I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen sealed crawlspaces backfire in some spots. My uncle’s place in Georgia—super humid—ended up with mold be...

I get what you're saying about vents and insulation being more important, but I’m not totally convinced shingle type is just a minor thing. I’ve been ...

Totally get this. I patched up a few missing shingles after a windstorm last year—looked fine at first, but then the next big rain found its way in an...

Totally agree on the flashing—can't count how many times I've seen water creep in from a sloppy chimney job. Had a neighbor once who redid his roof hi...

I've had mixed experiences myself. Last summer, we ordered a batch online from a supplier that had great reviews, and honestly, it was a bit of a mess...

I've done a few hip and ridge installs solo, and honestly, it's doable but can be a real pain if you're new to it. I remember my first time—I thought ...

I've wondered about vinegar myself. A couple years back, my uncle got really into using vinegar to clean pretty much everything around his house—inclu...

That's true, but honestly, even then you're relying on someone else's perspective. Had one guy praised for handling issues "professionally," but when ...

Had a similar issue on a job last summer—homeowner was convinced the tiles were defective, but when we pulled them up, the underlayment was a total me...

I hear you on that one. Reminds me of the time my buddy asked me to help him fix his dishwasher after a storm. Thing was built like Fort Knox—adhesive...

Interesting to hear about mineral wool. Worked on a job last summer where the owner insisted on spray foam insulation under modified bitumen. Seemed g...