Capping rot repairs per sheet is a game changer—wish I’d known about that before my last roof. My contractor just shrugged and handed me a bill for “m...

Silicone weatherstripping is solid advice, but honestly, I think it depends on your attic situation. I tried silicone strips around my attic hatch a c...

Quarterly checks make sense, especially if you've got a squirrel circus performing on your roof like I do. Honestly, I think you're onto something wit...

Totally agree, metal roofs aren't some miracle cure for attic issues. I mean, I've got metal on mine, and while it's great for shedding rain (sounds l...

Good points on drainage—honestly, landscaping can be sneaky-effective. A buddy of mine spent big bucks reinforcing his basement walls but ignored the ...

Honestly, DIY drainage checks can be a pain and not always reliable—been there, done that. I just wait for a heavy rainstorm, grab an umbrella, and wa...

Haha, squirrels really are relentless. I once patched a hole with aluminum flashing thinking I'd outsmarted them—next morning, found it peeled back li...