I get the argument for always tearing off, but I’m not totally convinced it’s necessary every single time. My place is a 1950s ranch with a low pitch,...

I hear you—those hinged guards are a decent compromise. I tried the snap-in plastic ones a few years back, and they warped in our summer heat. Ended u...

I get where you’re coming from—it really does feel like a roll of the dice with insurance companies. I’ve got a standing seam metal roof, and when I s...

Checking insulation definitely makes sense, but I'd caution against jumping straight to that conclusion every time. Roof issues can be tricky, and som...

I've been down the gutter guard rabbit hole myself, and honestly, here's what I've learned after years of trial and error: First, gutter guards sound...

Yeah, your experience sounds pretty familiar. We had a similar situation about three years ago—thought we were good to go with a relatively new roof, ...

Good point, but insulation discoloration from dust usually looks more grayish or dull brown, not the darker, patchy stains you'd see from moisture. If...

That pencil trick is pretty clever—simple and effective. I've done something similar before, but instead of a paper towel, I taped a small piece of al...

I've used both, and honestly, synthetic is nice to handle—lighter, easier to roll out—but I've seen it tear in strong winds. Felt paper might be old-s...