Man, ice dams are the worst. I used to think they were just a “northern thing” till we got that freak snowstorm down here in Missouri last year. Next ...

Totally agree on the gutter guards—honestly, they're a lifesaver. Ever spent a rainy afternoon pulling soggy leaves out of gutters? Not fun. About the...

Did you find the hurricane ties easy enough to install solo, or did you need an extra set of hands? I'm about to tackle mine next weekend and wonderin...

Flex Seal's pretty decent for small leaks, but honestly...would you trust it on your roof long-term? I'd be worried the next big storm might turn it i...

Totally agree—I've seen some pretty wild stuff too. Ever seen a roof that looked great from the street, but when you got up there, it was like someone...

Haha, ain't that the truth? Seems like roofs have this sneaky way of looking totally fine until they're suddenly... not fine. Wonder why people always...

Haha, copper prices are no joke, right? But yeah, aluminum flashing can surprise you. Did you use any special sealant or just regular roofing caulk? I...

Haha, learned that one the hard way myself. Last summer I got a quote for some shingles and thought, "Eh, what's the rush?" Fast forward about two mon...

Fair enough, but isn't gut feeling just as rehearsed sometimes? I mean, some contractors are pros at giving off that trustworthy vibe, right? I've see...

Haha, flashing is definitely the sneaky culprit nobody thinks about. Ever checked your vent boots? Those rubber seals crack like crazy after a few yea...

Haha, classic. Why is it always nails and screws? I swear, every time I think I've found something cool, it's just more junk. But seriously, what woul...

Interesting, I've seen a few roofs done at around 1% slope too, and they seem fine. But I always wonder—does snow load or heavy rain ever give you tro...

Haha, ain't that the truth. Roofs can be drama queens after storms—mine looked like a disaster zone last spring, but turned out to be mostly cosmetic....