I get the appeal of just clearing gutters by hand, but I’ve actually had decent luck with the higher-end metal mesh guards. They’re not perfect—yeah, ...
I’ve always been a little nervous about open flame near old framing, especially on detached garages where nobody’s watching 24/7. For those who’ve don...
I’ve had a metal roof for about six years now, and honestly, lightning wasn’t even on my radar until neighbors started asking about it. Did some diggi...
That’s interesting about the Toyotas going salmon—never noticed that before, but now I’ll probably see it everywhere. I’ve always wondered if the fadi...
Green roofs are interesting, but I’d be worried about the extra weight on older rafters. My place is a 1960s ranch with a low slope, so I stuck with b...
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...