- Had the same urge for tile, but my attic’s got enough creaks as it is. - Weight’s a killer—my neighbor’s 70s ranch nearly bowed after a heavy wint...

- South-facing slopes are basically the tanning beds of my roof. I swear, I could fry an egg up there by July. - Self-adhered underlayments have held ...

- Been there...had a “harmless” drip in my guest room last year. Turns out, squirrels had chewed a hole right through the underlayment. Cost me more f...

- Been there with the “preventable” stuff. Had a claim denied once because I used duct tape on a vent—apparently not “industry standard.” - Same....

- 26 gauge is like the instant noodles of roofing—cheap, but you’ll regret it if you’re anywhere near salt air. - I tried “auction specials” once. E...

- Been there... my gutters looked like a science experiment after one rainy season. - Tried wood trim once—regretted it. Termites + salt air = expensi...

- Yep, those “universal” kits are a cruel joke for us folks with homes older than disco. I’m convinced nothing is actually universal except frustratio...

- Humidity is sneaky like that... thought I'd fixed my attic squeaks by sealing up vents. Nope, humidity laughed at me all summer. - Seasonal checks a...

Haha, been there—salvage yards are goldmines if you're willing to dig around a bit. Couple quick tips from my own adventures: - Bring gloves. Serious...

Haha, golf ball roofs... been there! - Had a nasty hailstorm couple years back, thought my roof was toast. - Turns out thicker metal panels really d...

- Ha, chimneys and vents... the eternal roofing nemesis. I've had crews swear up and down they sealed everything, only to find leaks after the first b...

Yep, learned that one the hard way myself. Thought I was being clever by going with a lighter roof color—figured I'd solved all my heat issues in one ...