I get the frustration, but honestly, I wouldn't write off gutter guards completely. Yeah, the cheap mesh ones from the big-box stores are usually more...

Yeah, this hits home. Last summer, we worked on a new build where the ventilation layout was supposed to be straightforward—on paper anyway. But once ...

Good point about stainless steel grades—I've seen similar issues with roofing nails and flashing near coastal areas. Even galvanized stuff doesn't hol...

Yeah, got burned on shingles last summer. Quoted a roof job based on prices in May, but by July the supplier had jacked up costs almost 20%. Had to ea...

Had a similar issue last year—tried patching aluminum flashing around a chimney. Did all the prep, used high-quality sealant, thought I nailed it... b...

Silicone washers always seem good on paper, but in practice... yeah, they don't hold up as well as you'd think. EPDM should be a solid upgrade—seen th...