- Mixing underlayments isn’t unheard of, but it’s not usually recommended unless there’s a specific reason (like code or a tricky valley). - Valleys...

- Seen a lot of those impact-resistant shingles lately—mixed bag, honestly. - They do hold up better against hail and flying branches, but if a torn...

- Totally agree with “at least you’re not flying blind.” - Just last month, I checked a roof that looked fine from the ground, but up close, the fla...

Tile roofs are definitely durable, but calling them "maintenance-free" isn't really accurate. A few quick points from what I've seen inspecting homes:...

As a home inspector, gotta admit inspections aren't foolproof—wish they were! Had my own basement flood after a "perfect" plumbing inspection. Smaller...

Good call on the icicles... they're sneaky little indicators. Another thing I've noticed is that snow guards can sometimes mask underlying issues like...

I get what you're saying, but honestly, references can be hit or miss no matter how deep you dig. I've found that asking about how the contractor hand...