Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

If you have a flat roof on your house, a deck can provide a relaxing outdoor space—and add value to your home. Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, ...

It's perfectly natural, and maybe universal, for professionals to get a bit territorial when people start talking about DIYing what they do for a living. Even professional dog walkers have reasons you ...