I’ve seen overlays work out okay, but man, you really have to trust the bones underneath. My uncle tried to save a few bucks on his old ranch house—ju...

Man, I know that feeling way too well—step down thinking you’re good, and suddenly your foot’s halfway through the deck. It’s always the spot that *lo...

Yeah, been there. My uncle’s porch looked like Swiss cheese after we tried that trick. Those “anti-slip” undersides sound good on paper, but honestly,...

Funny thing, I’ve actually had the opposite problem—hardware cloth stayed pretty clear for me, but those pre-formed screens clogged up with spider web...

Yeah, those green roofs look cool in the magazines, but man, I don’t trust ‘em with our Midwest snow either. My uncle tried something similar—he thoug...

Honestly, I get the frustration, but I did see a decent drop after my inspection—maybe it’s just luck or my area’s not as risky? Feels like insurance ...

I honestly think the green roof plants are part of the problem with the grime, at least on my setup. I get way more gunk around the edges now than I d...