I’ve seen a lot of those helmet-style covers on houses during inspections, and honestly, they’re not a magic fix. They do block most leaves, but small...

Couldn’t agree more about the Midwest keeping us on our toes. I did an inspection last fall where the homeowner tried both zinc strips and roof wash—n...

That bit about red cars looking like they’re from “different decades depending on which side faced south” really hits home. I’ve seen it firsthand dur...

I’ve seen more than a few vent boots crack in weird spots, especially after those freeze-thaw cycles we get here. Had one homeowner swear their roof w...

That’s a solid outcome. I’ve seen a lot of folks get caught up in the latest tech—solar shingles, radiant barriers, you name it—when the basics like i...

That's a good point about pressing down the tape. I've seen plenty of roofs where the hip and ridge shingles look a bit off because someone rushed thr...

Reminds me of the time I tackled a similar project—thought I'd breeze through installing a solar attic fan, but ended up wrestling with insulation and...

Good points all around. I've inspected plenty of roofs over the years, and honestly, installation quality usually matters more than shingle type. Saw ...

I used fabric on a drainage project a couple years back, and honestly, it made a noticeable difference. Before fabric, I had similar silt issues—nothi...