Quarterly checks sound like overkill at first, but I get where you’re coming from—especially with flat roofs. I’ve seen water sneak in through spots y...

I get what you’re saying about the hail noise—my uncle’s place has a metal roof and he swears it’s like living inside a drum set during storms. But I’...

I’ve noticed the same thing with stainless, especially near the coast. Even 316 grade can get those little tea stains if you don’t rinse it off now an...

I get what you mean about powder-coated aluminum—definitely better than plain steel, but I’ve still seen it bubble up if there’s even a tiny scratch. ...

Haha, insulation is always out to get us, isn't it? Next time, try wearing long sleeves and gloves—makes the battle slightly less miserable. Still itc...

Ran into something similar recently with a cordless drill. Battery stopped holding charge, figured I'd just swap out the cells inside. Step one: pry o...

I've seen neoprene washers help sometimes, but they're not always a silver bullet. Last summer I worked on a job where we tried them out—initially see...

Haha, good analogy. But honestly, people tend to exaggerate the noise from metal roofs. If you're willing to put in a bit of extra effort, here's what...

Photos are definitely helpful, but honestly, don't rely on them alone. I learned this the hard way when my uncle decided to put solar panels on his 20...

Ridge vents alone can work pretty well, but honestly, it depends on your attic setup and roof shape. If you've got a simple, straight roofline without...