If I had a nickel for every time someone asked about layering versus tearing off... well, I’d probably have enough to pay for a new roof myself. Here’...

That’s pretty much the golden rule. Shingles? Go for it if you’re steady on a ladder and don’t mind getting a little sweaty. But once you see water st...

Trusses are a real time-saver, but yeah, air sealing is where the fun ends and the cursing begins. I’ve found that if you go overboard with the spray ...

I get the whole split payments thing, but honestly, I’ve had more luck with the old “materials up front, labor on completion” routine. Here’s why: if ...

Gutter guards can definitely help, but they're not magic (as you've already found out the hard way, haha). I've installed a ton of them, and honestly,...

Haha, I feel you on the mixed results thing. I've been on both sides of that fence—local recs and big networks—and honestly, both have their quirks. A...

Haha, yeah, tracking leaks is like playing hide-and-seek with water... and water usually wins. I've seen tiny nail holes cause headaches for weeks. Ev...

Totally agree with stainless steel—I've seen it hold up surprisingly well near saltwater. But if you're still on a tight budget, aluminum's another de...

Haha, nailed it. I've seen some fancy-pants roofers roll up in shiny trucks and branded polos, only to slap shingles down like they're late for lunch....

True, walking the roof gives you that hands-on feel, but let's be real: not everyone has the balance of a mountain goat or nerves of steel. I've seen ...