Yeah, copper strips really do the trick—I've actually seen them keep algae at bay on some roofs that get almost zero sun. One thing I’ve noticed thoug...

Yeah, fiberglass is sneaky like that—looks fine until you’re halfway up and notice a soft spot. I’ve seen ladders that looked brand new but had hairli...

That’s wild about your neighbor having to shovel the sedum roof. I’ve seen a few folks around here try green roofs, and honestly, they look great in t...

I actually tried those retractable keychain reels for my utility knife and a small screwdriver. They worked alright for a couple weeks, but once they ...

That lines up with what I’ve seen—rafter issues from bad installs, but truss failures are super rare unless someone messed with them or the original d...

Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve seen folks slap ice and water shield everywhere and just assume they’re set, but if you skip the basics, it...

I've seen folks use plywood covers for windows—cheap but a pain to install and store. One neighbor swears by those fabric storm panels...anyone tried ...

I've noticed asphalt shingles tend to be a bit more straightforward—probably because adjusters see them all the time. Metal roofs, though... seems lik...