That’s a fair point about not trusting looks alone—my place is a ‘60s ranch, and the rafters seem solid, but who knows what’s going on under the surfa...

I totally get wanting to go the extra mile—I've been there, slapping sealant on every seam thinking I was bulletproofing the place. But honestly, some...

Totally get your frustration with the different brands—been there myself. I swear some manufacturers just like to make life difficult for us DIYers. Y...

Yeah, replacing first is definitely the smarter move. I almost made the same mistake—my shingles were around 18 years old, looked decent enough, figur...

Yeah, insurers definitely love their loopholes. But honestly, if metal roofs are supposed to last longer and hold up better, wouldn't insurers eventua...

I switched to EPDM washers when I redid my porch roof last summer—definitely worth it. Had silicone ones before, and they dried out way quicker than I...

I've seen rigid foam with spray foam at the seams done before, and honestly, it seemed pretty solid. My neighbor did exactly that on his flat roof abo...

Tried the dish soap trick myself after seeing it mentioned here, and gotta admit—it actually helped more than I expected. Still not perfect, but way l...