Man, I hear you on the 316 sticker shock, but I’ve seen what happens when folks cheap out—rust stains, popped fasteners, and then you’re back up there...
Man, you nailed it with the “checklist designed to trip you up.” I’ve seen some of these warranty forms and honestly, it’s like they want proof you us...
Honestly, I see a lot of folks jump straight to adding more vents, but sometimes it’s not just about quantity—it’s about where they’re placed and how ...
Preach. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen those rubber boots just shrivel up after a couple winters—like they’re allergic to weather. Silico...
Funny thing, people always ask me about shingle brands like they’re picking a new car. I’ve put on plenty of Malarkey—solid shingle, but honestly, if ...
Shrinkage at the seams is the bane of my existence every spring, I swear. You’d think after all these years, someone would invent a caulk that doesn’t...
Yeah, that's exactly why I'm still dragging hoses around. Sure, I've had my share of hose tangles and near face-plants (graceful as ever, lol), but at...
Gotta agree with you there—prep is king. But I've seen enough DIY jobs to know sometimes luck runs out sooner than you'd think, lol. Had a client last...
Haha, ain't that the truth. Lost count of how many DIY patch jobs I've had to fix after a good storm rolls through. Aluminum flashing done right is so...
Haha, nailed it. I've lost count of how many times I've had to pull off those fancy gutter helmets because they ended up causing more clogs than they ...
Haha, tile roofs being maintenance-free is a classic homeowner myth—right up there with "gutters clean themselves after a good rain." I remember a guy...
Haha, totally agree with you on insulation and ventilation being the real heroes. I've seen people go all-in on those premium shingles thinking it'll ...
Haha, the bucket brigade hits close to home. Reminds me of the time I woke up at 3 AM to a lovely indoor waterfall in my living room—turns out, procra...
Stainless steel is a solid upgrade, but honestly, salt air is relentless. Even marine-grade stainless can pit and corrode eventually—I’ve seen it happ...
Haha, you'd be surprised how many times I've shown up to a job expecting the worst and ended up pulling a tennis ball or frisbee out of someone's gutt...