Yeah, I learned the hard way about salt air and cheap hardware. When we moved in, I figured stainless was stainless... but those 304 screws started ru...

I’ve noticed the same thing—quotes seem to have an expiration date these days, and it’s usually way shorter than I expected. When we were getting esti...

I thought I was losing it when I first noticed the rain sounded different after my roof got synthetic underlayment. It’s not crazy loud, but there’s d...

I switched to lighter shingles last year too—went with a pale tan, and honestly, the difference upstairs was wild. Before, it felt like an oven by mid...

I get the worry about roof upgrades making things more complicated, but honestly, I’d rather deal with a little extra hassle upfront than risk a big l...

I had a similar situation after a hailstorm—my insurance guy was decent about letting me add stuff, but only up to a point. I think it really does dep...

This is exactly what worked for me. First time doing my own roof, I started marking everything out but honestly got frustrated halfway through. Switch...

Haha, I totally get this! Just moved into my first home last year, and it came with shingles. Thought I lucked out until our first big storm rolled th...

Honestly, been there recently with our kitchen remodel. Here's what worked for us: First, I appreciated the honesty—better they admit uncertainty tha...