I get the logic of paying more up front, but honestly, I’ve had the “cheaper” ribbed panels on my shed for 12 years and they’re still holding up after...

I get twitchy every time I see “unless material costs increase” in a contract. Feels like playing roulette with my wallet. Last year, I had a roofer t...

Yeah, totally agree that installation plays a huge role. I've seen neighbors slap on cheap rubber boots and somehow get years out of them, while mine ...

Had synthetic on our last place too and never had moisture issues—but our roofer was super picky about ventilation. Maybe that's the trick? Now I'm se...

Had a similar thing happen, except mine was around the chimney flashing. Thought it was nothing much, just some water stains on the ceiling—figured I'...

Had a similar experience myself—guy came highly recommended, but turns out his "network" was basically just his buddies from high school. 😂 Ma...

Yeah, thermal imaging can definitely send you down some rabbit holes. Last winter, I borrowed one from a neighbor thinking I'd pinpoint exactly where ...

Yeah, radiant barriers always seemed a bit gimmicky to me—like the fancy kitchen gadget you buy, use twice, and then shove in a drawer somewhere. Good...

Haha, ain't that the truth... I thought I was being super thorough last year, but totally spaced on the skylight in our upstairs bathroom. First big t...

Foam inserts are decent, but honestly, I've just accepted gutter cleaning as one of life's unavoidable annoyances. Usually I procrastinate until the f...

Yeah, digital warranties aren't foolproof either—I learned that the hard way when my dishwasher decided to flood the kitchen. A third-party app sounds...