I’ve noticed the same thing—local shops usually nail the color match, but man, sometimes you’re waiting a week or two for a custom order. Big box is f...

Yeah, eyeballing can definitely get dicey around hips and ridges. Chalk lines make a huge difference—just a quick snap every few courses keeps things ...

Exactly, ventilation isn't just about cracking windows or running fans—it's a whole system. I've seen similar issues where homeowners did everything t...

I've installed a few of those low-penetration mounts, and yeah, they're solid if done right. Key is proper flashing and sealing—skimp there and you're...

Yeah, 30 days sounds good on paper, but in practice, it's cutting it close. I've seen roofing jobs stall out for weeks just waiting on special-order s...

I've noticed the same thing—installed a supposedly 'premium' underlayment on my uncle's roof last summer. It looked solid at first, but after just one...

Had a similar head-scratcher last winter. Thought it was a roof leak at first, but after crawling around up there, found out my attic hatch wasn't sea...

That's definitely true about digital backups—saved me more than once. Another thing I learned the hard way is to actually read through the warranty pa...

Good call on the detergent—I usually mix in a bit myself. One thing I've noticed though, is that certain detergents can leave a filmy residue if you d...

Had a similar experience when I was just starting out in roofing. Thought I'd save some cash by patching up my parents' roof myself—just a few shingle...