just read about roof issues popping up after winter—are you checking yours?

At this point, I figure a little discomfort now beats shelling out for repairs later.

Couldn’t agree more. Quick attic checks after winter save a ton of headaches. I always tell folks:

- Look for any new stains or damp spots, even if they seem minor.
- Check around chimneys and vents—those are leak magnets.
- If you’ve got blown-in cellulose, maybe lay down a cheap drop cloth to crawl on. Makes it less miserable.

I’ve seen people skip this and end up with way bigger bills. Ten minutes crawling beats weeks of drywall dust and mildew cleanup, every time.

That’s the truth—ten minutes poking around up there can save you a world of pain. I used to put it off, but after one spring where I found a soggy mess behind the chimney, I’m religious about it now. It’s not fun, but neither is replacing insulation and drywall.