I learned the hard way that splash blocks aren't much more than decorative stepping stones when it comes to serious storms. A few years back, we had a...

I've had mixed luck with classifieds and FB marketplace, honestly. Last summer, I grabbed some leftover sheets from a guy who ordered too much for his...

Had a similar issue last summer when we redid our deck. Got a quote good for 30 days, but then the lumber we wanted got backordered. By the time it ca...

Same here, learned the hard way myself. I spent ages trying to patch leaks and messing around with coatings, thinking that was the main issue. Finally...

Yeah, bigger isn't always better, but honestly I've had the opposite happen. Went with a smaller outfit once because their quote was way cheaper, and ...

Motion sprinklers, huh? Never thought of that one... I've just been patching things up with whatever's handy (duct tape, mostly—don't judge). Might fi...

I get your point about insulation and ventilation, but honestly, sometimes the ice barrier alone can save you a ton of headaches. A few years back, I ...

I started doing quick roof checks myself after a roofer quoted me a crazy high price for "urgent repairs." Something felt off, so I climbed up there a...

Your dystopian warranty scenario hits a little too close to home for me. A few years back, I had shingles flying off my roof after a nasty windstorm. ...

Had a similar experience myself—tried the DIY sealant route first, but that turned out to be more of a temporary band-aid. Ended up going with tapered...