Metal roofs definitely have their advantages, but the upfront cost can be a real hurdle for most folks. Honestly, asphalt shingles are still the most ...

Those tapes are really hit or miss, especially once you’re dealing with sub-freezing temps. Adhesives just don’t bond well when it’s that cold—most of...

Cheap mesh is like putting a Band-Aid on a leaky pipe—looks fine until the pressure’s on. I’ve seen folks use the right mesh but skimp on the screws, ...

Heat cables always get recommended, but I’ve got to say, I’m rarely impressed with how folks actually use them. More often than not, I’ll see them sla...

That’s pretty much the reality. I’ve inspected a lot of homes where folks tried every insert and screen on the market, and there’s always something th...

Shop vacs definitely have their place, but I’ve seen them cause more trouble than they solve if folks aren’t careful. They’ll pull up leaves and mud, ...

I’ve seen the same thing on a lot of coastal properties—north or shaded sides always look worse, even though you’d think less sun would help. It’s tha...

That's definitely frustrating when warranties don't pan out as expected. But to be fair, a company changing hands isn't always a red flag—sometimes th...

Flat roofs being "less sloped" is pretty spot-on. I've inspected a lot of them, and honestly, they're deceptively tricky. A few years back, I had a cl...

That's a good point, although I'd caution a bit on this one from personal experience. A while back, I inspected a property where the homeowner had use...