I’m in the same boat with an older roof and honestly, I’ve never swapped out vent boots on a schedule—just when I notice a problem or see daylight whe...

I’m with you on the long-term value of a full tear-off, but I’ll admit the upfront cost is tough to swallow when you’re on a tight budget. My last roo...

Five years without touching it? Not in my experience, especially not with the sun we get here. I tried the pricier “no maintenance” boots too, but the...

I’ve had a similar experience, actually. When we built our place, the builder only put in a couple of small gable vents and called it good. Looked fin...

I hear you on those baffles slipping out—mine kept popping loose, too, especially in the tightest spots. I’ve tried spray foam, but honestly, I’m alwa...

I get your point, but honestly, hidden screws can be just as frustrating. Last month, I spent nearly an hour trying to pry open a laptop casing becaus...

Yeah, that's rough... Roof issues always seem to pop up at the worst times. Had a similar scare myself—luckily caught it early. At least now you're se...