Same here—my last roof, I went with mid-range Eagle tiles and spent extra time on the waterproofing details. No regrets. Those accessory kits are a mi...

That’s been my experience too. I learned the hard way—ordered a batch online once and half of them had dents along the edges. Trying to get replacemen...

You nailed it—insulation made a bigger difference for me than any shingle upgrade ever did. I added ridge vents too, but honestly, just getting the at...

I've wondered about those cold-rated lithium packs too. Had similar battery issues last winter building a shed—temps dropped, and suddenly my cordless...

I get the seasonal check idea, but honestly, I've found it's more about the trees around your house than the calendar. My neighbor has almost no trees...

I've switched from aluminum to galvanized steel flashing about five years ago, and honestly, it's held up noticeably better through harsh winters. Alu...

Copper definitely has the edge when it comes to durability near saltwater. I've seen copper roofs pushing 50+ years on coastal homes, and they're stil...

Couldn't agree more. Took me a while (and some trial and error) to realize that insulation alone wasn't enough—getting airflow right made all the diff...

That's a pretty good analogy. I agree reflective coatings can be worth it, especially if you're planning to stay in your home long-term. Another thing...

Yep, ignoring those little warning signs rarely ends well. A few years back I noticed my fridge was humming louder than usual. Didn't think much about...

Couldn't agree more with this point. I've tried heated cables myself—worked fine for a while—but once I finally addressed insulation and airflow issue...

Haha, true...but speaking of critters, ever had squirrels chew through your flashing? Happened to me last spring—little guys caused quite a leak. Mayb...