I hear you on the “hidden” water damage—last year, I thought I’d gotten off easy after a windstorm, just a couple shingles missing. Ended up with a $2...

I’ve never seen a “lifetime” anything last more than 8 years on my roof here, especially the stuff facing south. I tried painting one with white elast...

Tried a partial sedum install over the porch roof last year—rest of the house is asphalt shingles. Honestly, it’s been a mixed bag. The sedum does see...

I've actually used those flexible flashing tapes on a shed roof project last summer. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—I'm usually a traditionalist w...

Totally agree with your point about smaller contractors often being more detail-oriented. When we redid our attic insulation, the big companies just t...

Handheld thermals are definitely handy indoors, but I'm curious if anyone's found a budget-friendly option that's reliable enough for outdoor roof ins...

That's a good point about installation quality. I've seen some green roofs fail pretty badly, but usually it's because someone cut corners or didn't p...

Yeah, warranty fine print can be a nightmare—I swear some companies bank on us getting too lazy to read it all, haha. But honestly, sometimes paying a...

I get what you're saying about adjusting technique, but honestly, I've found that relying too much on slowing down or getting closer can sometimes bac...

Yeah, tile roofs definitely aren't "set it and forget it" like some people think. Moisture and shade play a big role, but don't overlook debris buildu...

I've noticed the same issue, especially on popular auction sites where automated bidding is common. Honestly, a lot of those sudden jumps are probably...

Haha, props for the DIY furnace fix, but honestly, sometimes YouTube tutorials can lead you down a sketchy path. I've seen folks make things worse (an...