That’s a solid point about tarps—they’re not foolproof, especially if they aren’t secured at every edge. I’ve seen folks use bricks or random boards t...

Yearly checks might sound like overkill, but they do catch things before they get expensive—like that cracked vent boot you mentioned. In milder clima...

Couldn’t agree more with this. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen folks shocked by what’s lurking up there, especially after a rough winter. ...

I still remember the first time someone asked me to check the “cricket” on a roof. I was standing there, half expecting to see some kind of pest probl...

That hits close to home. I’ve run into similar headaches with some newer dishwashers—just getting the front panel off can be a puzzle, and sometimes y...

Great points, especially about testing scraps first—can't stress that enough. I've also noticed humidity plays a sneaky role. On muggy days, the membr...