That rain-on-metal noise thing is real, but it’s not always as bad as people think. My cousin’s house has standing seam and honestly, unless you’re in...

Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing—people think leaf filters are a set-it-and-forget-it fix, but it’s rarely that simple. Last fall, I helped my uncle ...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen some of those “hail-resistant” shingles hold up better than expected—depends a lot on the brand...

Funny you mention that—I helped install one at my uncle's place last summer. He's pretty particular about noise, so we did some research beforehand. H...

Had a similar experience last fall when we tackled a steep Victorian-style roof. Thought we'd save ourselves the hassle of dragging hoses around, so w...

Haha, sounds familiar... I remember working on a roof last summer where the homeowner showed me two bids—one had this crazy-expensive underlayment lis...

Insulation's definitely key, but I wouldn't downplay the vents too much. Last year, helped redo a roof where insulation was solid, yet the attic still...

Your story hits close to home for me. When I first started working in roofing, I thought warranties were just paperwork fluff—until I saw a homeowner ...