Man, I hear you on the “maintenance-free” myth. I thought powder-coated stuff would hold up better, but even that started bubbling after a couple seas...

That’s interesting about the reflective coating peeling up—makes me wonder if some brands just don’t hold up in certain climates. I’ve got a patch of ...

Gotta say, I’m with you on the powered fans—seems like more moving parts just means more stuff to break, especially after a Midwest storm rolls throug...

Yeah, totally agree with this. Last year, I planted some sturdy bushes thinking they'd shield my windows, but after a nasty storm, realized shutters o...

Yeah, heat guns can be tricky for sure. I had a similar experience when I tried reshaping some aluminum flashing around my chimney. Thought I'd speed ...

That's a great reminder—I upgraded my windows last year to energy-efficient ones and didn't even think to check if it affected my insurance. Wonder if...

Yeah, that's a good point about neighborhood groups—usually my go-to as well. But even then, I've had times when everyone's booked solid or the recomm...

Haha, isn't that the truth... I swear every time I tackle a deck or fence, it turns into a weekend-long saga. Learned my lesson on stainless too—316 i...

Honestly, I think it's a bit of both. Metal roofs do seem tougher overall, but I've seen some pretty nasty storm damage on metal roofs too—especially ...

Yeah, those metal bits can really mess with moisture meters sometimes. I remember spending an entire afternoon convinced I had a fresh leak behind som...

Totally agree about the roof rake—it's saved me more than once. Last winter, I got lazy and skipped clearing after a big storm, thinking I'd just deal...