That’s a pretty common issue, especially under big trees like maples. The dome-shaped guards do seem to help a bit, but yeah, nothing’s totally mainte...

Mesh guards might be worth a look if you’re dealing with a lot of pine needles. They don’t block everything, but I’ve seen less water overshoot compar...

Yeah, cracked tiles in winter are a pain. I’ve seen folks try to tape over the crack with waterproof tape as a stopgap, but honestly, it’s usually jus...

I hear you on the soffit vents making a big difference, but I’ve actually run into a few cases where just opening them up wasn’t enough—especially in ...

I hear you on the “affordable” shingles. They’re easy on the wallet at first, but in places with wild weather, you end up chasing leaks every couple y...