Yeah, roof-mounts are just noisier by design, especially if they’re older or not installed super tight. I’d be careful with soundproofing, though—anyt...

Mixing brands is a paperwork nightmare, totally get that. I’ve had to chase down missing docs for warranty claims before—never again. Sticking with on...

That’s pretty much been my experience too. I tried pushing through a 90+ degree day last summer—figured we’d just slow down, keep the welders on the l...

Couldn’t agree more with this. Mixing metals is just asking for headaches down the line, especially with all the crazy Midwest weather. I’ve seen way ...

I hear you on the underground drainage headaches. My last house had a maze of those pipes running all over the yard—previous owner thought he was buil...

Did the same thing a couple years back, and yeah, gutter guards are a lifesaver. But honestly, even with guards, I still find myself checking things o...

Haha, true that... learned it the hard way myself. I'd also throw in a quick plug for green roofs—helps soak up heavy rains and keeps things cooler in...

Good points about marine coating, but honestly, if you're near the ocean, I'd seriously consider going with a green roof. Plants handle salt air surpr...

Yeah, I feel ya on the heat gun thing—it's like they're daring us to break something. Props for sticking with it though, not everyone has that patienc...