That’s a solid move. I’ve found that even with all the prep in the world, you just can’t predict what’s hiding behind 60-year-old stucco or under a pa...

Interesting—I’ve actually seen both ends of the spectrum. Sometimes inspectors barely check, other times they want every scrap of paperwork. When I re...

That’s been my struggle too. Cap nails just seem to hold better, especially when the wind picks up, but yeah—the extra time adds up. I’ve tried a few ...

I hear you on the “extras.” I’ve seen a few contractors stick to their estimate, but only when we hammered out every single detail in writing—material...

Totally agree—storm repairs can snowball faster than you'd think. One thing I'd add is don't overlook smaller stuff like gutters and flashing. After a...

Haha, I've done exactly the same thing...felt a bit weird at first, but honestly it's one of the best ways to see how a color looks in real-life condi...