I get why people go for overlays—cheaper, less mess, and you’re not staring at a blue tarp for days. But every time I’ve seen someone skip the tear-of...

That’s the part that always gets me. I’ve had two different houses where a “small” leak turned into a full-on mess because I figured I could wait unti...

I get what you’re saying about the flexible ridge vents showing off any dips or humps, but honestly, I’ve had better luck with them than with the rigi...

Went through something similar myself a few years back. Thought I'd step up my roofing game and splurged on premium synthetic underlayment, figuring i...

Yeah, DIY attic fan installs are rarely as straightforward as advertised. I remember installing mine—thought it'd be a quick afternoon job, but ended ...

Impact windows are great and all, but honestly, they're not a silver bullet. I've seen neighbors drop serious cash on them, only to have their roofs d...

Totally agree about reflective shingles—I switched to lighter-colored ones a few years back and noticed a real difference in attic temps during summer...

Docs definitely help, but I've found sometimes being overly prepared can backfire. Had a similar issue with water damage—showed the adjuster every spe...

I've dealt with warranty claims a couple times, and honestly, detailed logs help—but they're not bulletproof. Had one manufacturer still push back eve...