Haha yeah, welcome to the club! Those "security" screws are everywhere now. Honestly, I get the safety angle, but sometimes it feels more like manufac...

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, references can be hit or miss too. I've had contractors with glowing reviews who still dropped the ball ...

Definitely agree with getting a roofer out first. When I went solar, my roof was pushing 18 years and I almost skipped the inspection—glad I didn't. T...

Gotta respect the DIY hustle, but a quick heads-up for anyone else thinking about tackling roof repairs—make sure you're double-checking the flashing ...

I've considered spray foam myself but ended up going with rigid foam boards under my mod bit roof. Spray foam definitely seals better, but like you me...

True, but honestly, even if you're careful, recycled sheets can sometimes be a gamble. I've seen sheets that looked great initially but ended up havin...

Good points on gutter guards and roof checks. I'd also add that trimming back branches regularly—even if they're technically your neighbor's trees—can...

I've used aluminum sheets before on a friend's beach cabin roof, and honestly, they were pretty impressive. Lightweight, easy to handle, and zero rust...

Yep, learned this one the hard way myself. Manufacturer warranties can feel like a scavenger hunt—minus the fun part. Installer guarantees usually mea...

Totally agree with this point. I've found that even small scratches from branches or debris can turn into corrosion hotspots surprisingly fast. One th...