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Ever had those rubber boots around vent pipes crack way sooner than expected?
I used one of those “lifetime” neoprene boots on my last roof (asphalt shingles, Midwest winters), and it still started splitting after like 7-8 years. Noticed a tiny…
Rusty nails ruining my weekend project
Saw this news story yesterday about a guy who built a really nice wooden deck in his backyard, spent weeks on it, looked amazing. But then after just…
vent pipe seals driving me nuts lately
So I'm up on the roof yesterday - again - and sure enough, another one of those rubber boot things around the vent pipes is cracked and looking…
cleaning gutters yourself vs hiring someone - worth the hassle or worth the cost?
So I was up on a ladder yesterday afternoon, gloves on, scooping out leaves and who knows what else from my gutters, and seriously questioning my life choices.…
Caught a Potential Roof Disaster Early by Checking the Flashing
Just wanted to share - finally got around to checking my roof flashing this weekend, and glad I did! Found a small issue that could've turned into a…
How Do You Spot Early Signs of Wear and Tear?
I've had my current car for a few years now, and she's been pretty good to me, you know? But lately I've started noticing little things here and…
is it worth paying extra for professional maintenance?
I've been doing my own basic maintenance on my car for a couple years now - oil changes, filters, brake pads, stuff like that. Saved some decent cash…
roof cleaning dilemma: leaf blower vs. broom?
I've got this ongoing debate with my neighbor about the best way to clear leaves and junk off the roof. He swears by his trusty leaf blower -…
Roof Flashing Checks - Just Saw a Crazy Story on the News
Caught a segment on local news yesterday about this family whose roof flashing hadn't been checked in years. Apparently, water seeped in slowly over time, and they ended…
how often do you guys actually clean your gutters?
I was out in the yard yesterday and noticed water spilling over the side of my gutters during the rainstorm. Got me thinking...I honestly can't remember the last…
