There is a small leak from the asphalt roll garage roof. It’s not very old, so I prefer to just repair it. How can I locate to leak and fix ...

When tracking down a leak, start by looking at the roof uphill from the stains. The first thing to look for is roof penetrations — items poking through the roofing are the most common source of leaks.

Dear Olivia: It would have been much better if the contractor had used durable tin or copper for that low roof initially, but those materials are much more expensive than asphalt rolled roofing. With ...