I hear you on the stainless grades—most folks just see “stainless” and think it’s bulletproof, but 304 around salt air is almost asking for trouble. I...

I went with the screens too, and honestly, the improvement was night and day compared to bare gutters. Not perfect, but I’ll take brushing off a pile ...

I get why you’d be optimistic, but I’ve had mixed results with those eco-friendly coatings, especially when the temps swing a lot. Last year, I put a ...

Had a similar issue last winter—my “smart” door lock just bricked itself when the router went down for a firmware update. Couldn’t get in or out witho...

That’s a smart move with the photos. I’ve run into a similar issue—insurance adjusters really do look for any pre-existing damage to deny claims, and ...

You're spot-on about that. I think a lot of folks underestimate just how aggressive salt air can be, even with materials marketed as "marine-grade." I...

Good advice overall, but I'd caution against assuming it'll always be a quick fix. Last year after a nasty storm, I thought I just had a few shingles ...

Good point about gutters. I'd add flashing around chimneys and vents to that list too. Had a leak last year that turned out to be deteriorated flashin...

Had a similar experience recently—my drone inspection report missed some pretty obvious cracking in the sealant around my skylight. Only caught it whe...

Had a similar headache when I redid my garage roof last year. Supplier split the shingles and underlayment into two deliveries without giving me a hea...

I get the logic behind paying extra for a consistent crew, but honestly, I've had mixed experiences. Last year, we went with a higher-priced contracto...

Yeah, official videos tend to gloss over the tricky bits. If you're looking specifically at CertainTeed shingles, check out Roofing Insights or Vetera...

Typically, even roofs labeled as "flat" aren't truly flat—they usually have a subtle pitch of about 1/4 inch per foot (around 2%) to ensure proper dra...