I get where you’re coming from on not just throwing more vents at the problem. I’ve seen that backfire, too. That’s spot on. Last summer, I was helpi...

I get the logic behind taking pics and keeping receipts, but honestly, I’m not convinced it’s always worth the effort for everyone. Maybe it’s just wh...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen a noticeable difference with lighter “cool” shingles—at least in Texas heat. Not saying it’s ni...

Honestly, I’m not convinced rinsing alone cuts it long term, especially if you’re right on the coast. Maybe it slows things down, but I still see rust...

I get where you’re coming from—seen it myself more than once. It’s wild how fast those “savings” vanish when you start poking around behind the drywal...

You nailed it about the trade-off. I get why they want things sealed up tight, but man, it’s a pain when you just want to swap a battery or fix someth...

Cap nails definitely hold better, no argument there. But honestly, I've had mixed luck with them too. Last summer, we were roofing a place right by th...

Totally agree about the turbines being lower hassle. Helped install a powered fan on a customer's roof last summer, and honestly, seemed like more tro...

Exactly. I've seen guys with impressive credentials completely lose their cool when something unexpected pops up. Had a job last summer where the pric...

Yeah, metal detectors are surprisingly handy for stuff like this. I was skeptical at first too—seemed like something only hobbyists messing around on ...

I've seen steep roofs with pretty bad ice dams too, so I'm not totally sold on pitch alone being a magic bullet. Sure, it helps shed snow faster, but ...

I get the hesitation—upgraded shingles do feel like a bit of a luxury sometimes. But from what I've seen, roofs rarely fail early due to materials alo...

Metal roofs are solid, no doubt, but they're not always the miracle solution people make them out to be. I've seen a few metal installs that ended up ...