- That insurance runaround is honestly exhausting. You’d think by now they’d have a better system for older homes, but nope... still all about the pap...

- That 2% deductible thing is sneaky—mine’s similar and it really adds up fast, especially with home values going up. - I’ve had the same issue with...

- Metal’s definitely my pick for wild weather. Paid more up front, but after a couple of those “golf ball hail” storms, I was just relieved I didn’t h...

This is spot on. Had a similar issue a couple years back—kept patching it up with silicone and tape, but the problem kept coming back. Turned out we h...

Good call on the caulking—made a big difference for me too. A few other quick wins I've found helpful: - Weatherstripping doors/windows (cheap and ea...

Totally agree on the attic hatch issue—it's surprising how often that's missed. When we bought our house a few years back, I climbed up to check the a...

Inspectors definitely vary, but honestly, even a thorough inspection can miss stuff. Roof issues aren't always obvious until you get a real downpour o...

Good points, but just to play devil's advocate a bit... - Documentation is great, but I've seen warranties voided over tiny technicalities anyway—lik...