Couldn’t agree more—if it’s not in writing, it might as well be written in sand. I learned that the hard way when my kitchen reno went sideways. The g...
I hear you on the “marine grade” hype. I replaced a bunch of deck bolts a few years back with so-called marine stainless, thinking I was set for life—...
Yeah, I’ve been down that road. Saving a few bucks up front just isn’t worth the hassle later. Local yards are underrated—having them cut to size make...
Couldn't agree more with this. I've tackled plenty of DIY projects around my place, but roofing—especially green roofs—is one area where cutting corne...
You're spot on about the waterproof membrane—honestly, that's half the battle right there. I put sedums on my garage roof about five years ago, and at...
Storm damage costs can vary wildly depending on your setup. Last big storm, I shelled out around $800 just fixing gutters and replacing shingles. Hone...
Yeah, I feel your pain there. Had my roof redone about five years ago, and at first I thought the shingles were just garbage quality. Turns out the co...
Good tips overall, but honestly, reclaimed sheets can be a real gamble. I went that route a few years back—thought I'd save some cash and get that rus...
Yeah, drones are great for a quick glance, but I've found they're just not enough when it comes to spotting those sneaky leaks or worn-out flashing. H...
Fair point, but honestly, I've found checking after storms isn't always enough. Last fall, I thought my gutters were clear after a quick look, but tur...
Totally agree, skipping that air gap is a rookie mistake I made once too. Reflective barriers need that breathing room to actually perform—otherwise y...
You're right about DIY fixes sometimes masking bigger issues, but honestly, I've found that not every shingle loss points to major underlying problems...
Had something similar happen with our deck. Inspector mentioned it was "unconventional construction," and I figured he just meant it looked a bit quir...
I've definitely seen enthusiasm overshadow skill before. Had a plumber once who was super chatty, friendly, seemed really into his job...but after he ...
Totally get your frustration, but honestly, after dealing with insurance claims a few times myself, I've learned the hard way that you can't fully rel...