That zip code thing really does feel like a lottery sometimes. I’ve seen folks on one side of the street paying way less than their neighbors just bec...

You’re not overthinking it—north sides usually get less sun, so they stay damp longer. That can speed up granule loss or even cause algae streaks. But...

Leaks are no joke—I totally get wanting to avoid cutting into the roof. I’ve seen those insulated covers in a few attics, and honestly, they do help a...

Seasonal swaps sound like a nightmare, honestly. I’ve seen folks try to stretch those cheap rubber boots through a few winters up here (I’m in Wiscons...

I’ve run into this a lot on inspections—people get so focused on making their homes “airtight” that they end up with more issues than they bargained f...

That's actually a pretty good question. From what I've seen, minor thickness variations usually aren't a huge deal when it comes to installation—but t...

Yeah, percentage deductibles can really sneak up on you. Last summer I inspected a house after a nasty storm—roof damage was pretty extensive. The hom...

Had a client last winter who ran into something similar. They'd just moved into a place and noticed some weird staining on the attic sheathing. At fir...

I get what you're saying, but honestly, even references can be hit or miss. I've had folks rave about contractors who turned out to be flaky. Sometime...