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Deductible dilemma: fork over cash now or deal with it later?
Just had a chat with my insurance guy about deductibles, and he mentioned some people prefer paying upfront to get it outta the way, while others wait until…
How your credit score could make or break your new roof loan
Just found out something kinda interesting - apparently, even a small difference in your credit score can seriously change the interest rate you get on roofing loans. Like,…
independent labor warranty vs. contractor's own guarantee - which do you trust more?
We've been getting quotes for a furnace install and narrowed it down to two contractors. One is offering their own labor guarantee (they've been around a while, seem…
roof check-ups: the hidden details insurance adjusters notice
I read somewhere that when insurance adjusters come to check your roof after a storm or whatever, they actually pay attention to stuff you'd never even think about.…
multiple insurance claims in one year - am I doomed?
So, um, this year has been a bit of a disaster for me. Had a minor car accident back in March, then a burst pipe flooded my basement…
Is a "lifetime warranty" on shingles actually worth anything?
I'm looking into replacing my roof soon, and the contractor keeps mentioning these shingles with a "lifetime warranty." Sounds great, but um...what exactly does that even mean? Lifetime…
ANYONE EVER HAD THEIR INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE MAGICALLY WAIVED?
Last month, I had a minor fender bender - totally my fault, unfortunately. When I called my insurance, they mentioned something about waiving my deductible since it was…
did you guys actually bother with your roof's warranty?
Just had our roof replaced last week, and the contractor handed me a bunch of paperwork about warranty registration. Honestly, I usually toss these things in a drawer…
WARRANTY LOOPHOLES: WHEN "COVERED" DOESN'T REALLY MEAN COVERED
Saw a news piece yesterday about a guy whose fridge broke down after just 6 months, and the company refused to fix it under warranty because apparently power…
repairing shingles: patch it up or redo the whole thing?
So, had a bit of a storm last week and now I've got a few shingles missing from my roof. Nothing too dramatic, but enough to be annoying,…
