I’m right there with you on the sticker shock for a full tear-off. When I got quotes last year, I seriously considered just slapping another layer on ...

I’m with you on the “good enough” approach—trying to keep a roof spotless in the PNW feels like a losing battle, and honestly, I’d rather save my ener...

That hits home. I spent weeks trying to figure out if my local utility rebate would mess up my federal tax credit for solar. Even after talking to two...

I hear you on the maintenance side, but I keep wondering if the cost of gutter covers really pays off in the long run. I’ve priced out a few systems a...

That’s been my approach too, but I keep wondering if there’s a smarter way. I’ve got a pretty steep roof and those maple seeds just pile up no matter ...

I actually ran into something similar last fall when I was patching a seam on my old galvanized gutters. I used a heat gun to soften up the sealant, b...

That roofing cement trick is a lifesaver when nothing else seems to work, even if it’s not the cleanest solution. I’ve had to do the same with a coupl...

Interesting points about screws vs. rivets. I've been considering metal edging myself, mostly because I'm tired of dealing with shingles lifting at th...

I've wondered about this too. Last winter, I noticed some moisture buildup in our attic and assumed it was a construction flaw. But after some digging...

That's an interesting perspective—I hadn't really thought about it from the interest rate angle. When we bought our place, I was super focused on gett...