We had the same awkward stage with our native plant buffer—neighbors probably thought we were cultivating weeds for a while there, haha. Took at least...

I switched to eco-friendly sealants last summer when I tackled some flashing around my chimney, and honestly, it wasn't as tricky as I'd feared. Appli...

Yeah, you're definitely onto something there. As a first-time homeowner, I went down the rabbit hole researching roofing materials—probably spent more...

That's a good point, and honestly, as someone who just bought their first house (yay mortgage payments...), I was initially sold on tile roofs being p...

Couldn't agree more. Learned this the hard way when I confidently cracked open my "waterproof" smartwatch after a quick dunk in the sink. Thought I'd ...

Honestly, I get the frustration, but I'm not entirely convinced it's always the manufacturers overselling lifespan. Sometimes it's just the unpredicta...

Haha, wish I'd read this thread sooner. I went straight for the heavy-duty cleaner on mine and ended up with a roof that looks like abstract art... le...

When I bought my first place, I thought I'd save a few bucks and skip the roof climb—big mistake. The inspector just eyeballed it from the ground and ...

Glad to hear the inspection went smoothly for you. I've been following this thread quietly because, honestly, I had no clue roof wind ratings were eve...

Fair point, but from my own recent (and admittedly limited) experience, the inspection hassle wasn't too bad. Sure, paperwork is the bane of my existe...