I’ve run into the same thing with local yards—great if you want basic stuff, but the minute you want a weird color or a heavier gauge, it’s like pulli...

I get where you’re coming from about checking the attic, but I’d argue it’s not always enough—especially after something as wild as a hurricane. Somet...

Universal flashing kits are kind of like “one size fits all” hats—sure, they technically fit, but not always in a way you’d want to be seen in public....

That’s a good call—pushing through the heat can backfire, even if it looks fine at first. I’ve noticed the same thing with TPO, especially when the su...

Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing—shingle color or brand barely matters if the attic’s just trapping heat. What really helped at my place was sealing ...

Had a similar thing happen last winter—trigger froze up halfway through a ridge cap. Ended up swapping to my heavier coil nailer just to finish the jo...

Definitely agree with this—but it's worth mentioning that you should clearly define what "approval" means upfront. I've seen situations where homeowne...

Had a similar issue last month—thought the heat was off, but after checking everything twice, realized I was rolling way too slow. Picked up the pace ...

Good point about drainage—seen that happen myself. But even with proper drainage, I've noticed some underlayments just don't hold up over time, especi...

That's a solid tip about grading—I learned that one the hard way. Last summer, after a pretty nasty storm, we noticed water pooling near our basement ...

Honestly, it's not too bad if you start slow and steady. I'd say spend the first weekend practicing basic maneuvers in a wide open space—no trees or c...