I gotta admit, I'm one of those "wait til there's a problem" people... but after a surprise leak ruined my weekend plans last fall, I'm reconsidering....

Had a similar issue myself—thought I was being smart sealing everything up tight, then ended up blocking off a soffit vent by accident. Who knew attic...

Funny you mention metal roofing... my folks switched to it about five years ago after losing shingles every single storm season. At first, I thought i...

Yikes, that's a rough wake-up call... Speaking of roofs and branches, has anyone tried green roofing as extra protection from weather? Wondering if th...

Haha, seriously makes me wonder if they're testing these things in a cozy lab somewhere instead of real-world conditions. Maybe they're just sprinklin...

Yeah, milestone payments def help, but honestly, even then things can get sluggish near the end. Maybe it's just human nature—like when I leave that l...

Haha, deck boards are no joke lately... ever thought about going green with your materials? Might save you from the price rollercoaster. But yeah, quo...

Haha, yeah, tile roofs can be sneaky. True, but ever thought about green roofs instead? Plants soak up water, no repainting ceilings needed...plus bo...

I've definitely seen UV exposure mess things up faster than expected, but honestly, I think attic ventilation plays a bigger role than most people rea...

Yeah, recessed lights are sneaky little culprits, aren't they? Ever notice how it's always the smallest gaps causing the biggest headaches? I've also ...

Haha, guilty as charged... wind is sneaky like that. Ever tried welding on a rooftop near the coast? Feels like Mother Nature herself is trolling you.

Good points on ventilation—I never connected airflow to hail damage either, but it makes sense now that you mention it. I always thought shingles were...