I’ve mostly stuck with the old “walk around and poke at stuff” method, but last year I borrowed a buddy’s cheap moisture meter after a weird stain sho...

That’s a good point about the coastal air—salt just eats through stuff way faster. I used to shrug off little dings, but after finding a rusty patch b...

I’ve wondered about those synthetic shingles too. My neighbor put them on a couple years ago—some kind of rubbery composite—and he swears by them so f...

That’s exactly what happened at my place after I finally got around to installing baffles. Before that, it was like stepping into a sweat lodge every ...

I feel your pain on this one... I tackled a TPO patch job last summer, and yeah, midday heat was brutal. Early mornings definitely helped—material was...

Totally agree with you—ventilation's important, but it's definitely not the only thing that matters. Had something similar happen at my place. Thought...

Yeah, cordless nailers definitely struggle in the cold. I had a similar issue last winter building a shed—fresh batteries didn't help much once the to...

I debated getting those mesh guards for ages but kept putting it off because of the cost. Ended up DIYing something similar last fall with some leftov...

I get what you're saying about tile roofs needing regular attention, but honestly, mine's been pretty low-maintenance overall. Maybe I'm just lucky wi...

That's a really good question. From my own experience (and a bit of trial and error), I've found that some tile brands do seem to handle minor install...

Good points on waterproofing and drainage, but honestly, regular inspections can sometimes feel like overkill. I used to schedule them religiously, bu...

I've heard good things about Eagle too, but haven't looked into Boral yet—thanks for mentioning it. Curious though, has anyone found concrete tiles no...

Had a similar issue last summer when I was repainting our deck. Forecast said clear skies all day, but of course, clouds rolled in halfway through. I ...