- Totally agree on the “marine grade” thing—sometimes it’s just a fancy sticker. I’ve had “marine” screws rust out in a year, but the pricier 316 stuf...

- Used my battery nailer last January—temps were in the teens, and yeah, it slowed down a bit but still got the job done. - Air nailers are solid, b...

Been there myself—spent a weekend chasing down a moisture issue only to find the dryer vent disconnected behind the wall. Felt pretty silly after all ...

Good points all around. A few things I've noticed from my own tile roof adventures: - Moss buildup can sneak up on you, especially in shady spots. - ...

Good call on the architectural shingles—switched to those a few years back, and they've held up great through hail and wind. Quick tip: adding hurrica...

Haha, I feel your pain—insurance fine print is a beast. Had a similar wake-up call when a tree branch took out part of my roof during a storm. Thought...

- Totally get your hesitation—battery life can be iffy, especially in colder or damp conditions. - I used a cordless nailer last fall on my garage roo...

- Good points about the edges and flashing, hadn't thought much about that. - I've been considering a green roof myself, but I'm worried about the ext...

Yeah, noticed this too when we replaced our roof last summer. A friend of mine works at a credit union and explained that lenders usually have these c...

Good points there, but honestly, I put OC ridge caps on my place last year and haven't noticed much difference. Maybe I'm lucky or just haven't had a ...