Mesh guards are a mixed bag, honestly. I’ve seen them work for folks with bigger leaves, but those little maple helicopters just settle right on top a...

Had a similar experience last year. I replaced my old gutters with those micro-mesh guards and even swapped out some attic insulation, thinking it’d s...

That’s spot on. Layering tools really does give you a better shot at catching the weird stuff. I’ve had thermal pick up spots where insulation was mis...

Honestly, patching with caulk and tape is just a bandaid. I get the urge to DIY, but after chasing leaks for years, I switched to a living roof system...

Yeah, I was surprised by how much those little details can shave off your premium too. I used to think wind mitigation was just paperwork for the insu...

Yeah, I’ve seen folks get all excited about metal roofs, thinking it’s a magic fix, but if the attic’s a sweatbox, you’re just trading one headache fo...

Agreed, once our green roof settled in, upkeep became pretty minimal. We did have one minor hiccup after a heavy storm—some soil erosion near the edge...

Definitely agree on the drying times—been there myself. Aluminum flashing can be a real pain if you cut corners. I learned the hard way that prep work...