I wouldn’t say checking every fall is overkill, especially with the weather swings we get. I’ve seen a lot of folks regret skipping even one season’s ...

This is exactly why I always recommend a hands-on check after any major weather event. Drones are great—fast, safe, and convenient—but they're still n...

Gutter guards can be hit or miss, honestly. I've seen some mesh-style ones do a decent job, but even those can get clogged with pine needles or smalle...

I've noticed angle matters a lot. We installed some aluminum flashing at a pretty steep pitch, and squirrels mostly gave up after a few tries. But lik...

Curious about this too. I've had clients mention their attic spaces felt cooler after switching to impact-resistant shingles, but honestly, insulation...

Haha, attic ghosts would make a great story at least... but seriously, venting can be sneaky. I've seen cases where everything looked fine at first gl...

Haha, exactly. Seen this more times than I'd like. Also worth checking if the vent flap outside is stuck closed—birds love nesting there, and suddenly...

Good point about the underlayment—it's easy to overlook. I've seen roofs where the tiles were pristine, but the battens underneath were rotting away q...

The pencil marking trick is clever—wish I'd thought of that a few years ago when I was chasing phantom leaks. I spent weeks convinced I had a fresh le...

Good point about the warranty dates... you'd be surprised how many people overlook that step. Did your neighbor ever get things sorted out, or was he ...