Seen this a bunch during winter inspections—mats can help, but if the driveway’s got dips or isn’t pitched right, you’re still going to get those icy ...

Foam inserts are one of those things that sound good on paper, but I’ve seen a lot of mixed results with them out in the field. They do block bigger s...

Aluminum does stand up to salt air a lot better than steel, especially if you’re right on the coast. The upfront cost is definitely higher—sometimes d...

That lines up with what I’ve seen—if you’re willing to deal with the wait and do your own hauling, some of the smaller local yards will still work wit...

Metal roofs really do make a racket in heavy rain—I've seen a lot of folks caught off guard by that. On the bright side, you won’t be chasing after lo...

Yeah, totally agree with this. I've inspected plenty of homes over the years, and honestly, aluminum flashing usually holds up pretty well if it's ins...