Funny you mention insulation—I thought I had mine sorted, but turns out the old batts were slumped and patchy in spots. I was blaming the vents for mu...

Funny, I’ve actually had better luck with silicone boots than metal, but maybe our winters aren’t as brutal. Have you ever tried doubling up with a be...

That’s pretty much my experience too—felt just doesn’t cut it for anything you actually care about keeping dry long-term. I’ve had the same “chasing b...

I’ve had a similar experience with mesh—definitely better than foam, but it’s not totally hands-off. I get a ton of maple seeds and pine needles, so I...

I’ve definitely had a mix—some contractors were totally fine giving me the specifics, but a couple acted like I was asking for their secret sauce or s...

I've done a similar roofing upgrade a couple years back—went with impact-resistant shingles after a nasty hailstorm. Honestly, I didn't notice a huge ...

Yeah, I've definitely noticed this too. Seems like once contractors have most of the payment, urgency can drop off a bit. One thing that's worked for ...

Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way last summer. Had a small tear, figured I'd just slap some sealant on it and call it good. Worked fine for a few...

Yeah, I've noticed this too—makes me wonder, do these companies ever test their products somewhere other than a cozy lab? Had a similar experience wit...