This is really helpful, especially the part about ventilation—I hadn't even thought about that. When I got my bids, I noticed some contractors mention...

Yeah, totally get that skepticism. When I was researching tiles for my first roof, I found it helpful to dig into actual installation manuals and warr...

Mediation can definitely help, but if you're looking for a more structured route, you might want to check if your state has an insurance ombudsman or ...

Copper gutters do look amazing, but honestly, sealing them never really solves the runoff issue completely. If you're set on the copper look without t...

Had a similar experience myself. Bought my first house about 4 years ago, and the previous owner had just replaced the roof. Already noticing some gra...

Interesting point about gypsum boards—I've been researching insulation options myself, and I'm leaning towards polyiso foam boards for their higher R-...

Totally agree with this. I recently bought my first home (yay...and yikes), and it has a tile roof. Initially, I was kinda sold on the idea that tile ...

Yeah, learned this the hard way myself. When we moved into our first place last year, I figured moss was just a cosmetic thing—little did I know it wa...