I get the appeal of tools with some “character,” but I’ve had a few too many surprises with pitting and old handles. Sometimes what looks like just su...
I see the same thing with roofing materials—reds fade way faster than grays or browns, especially on south-facing slopes. Manufacturers always claim t...
Tried those foam covers a couple times—mixed bag, honestly. They do help with drafts if you get them snug, but I’ve seen folks slap them on and still ...
Heated cables get tossed around as a fix, but honestly, I’ve seen mixed results. They can help in a pinch, but if the attic’s not vented right or insu...
Seen this play out more than once. Folks think a second layer saves money, but up here (I’m in upstate NY), that extra weight is no joke. Had a job la...
Metal’s great for longevity, but I’ve seen plenty of folks get frustrated with the cosmetic hail dents. Some don’t care, others hate it. Anyone here a...
Couldn’t agree more. Drones are handy for spotting obvious stuff—missing shingles, big branches, that sort of thing—but they just don’t catch the subt...
Yeah, totally agree there. I’ve seen checklists get filled out just because someone wants to finish up and go home—doesn’t matter how detailed they ar...
You’re not wrong about those gaps—mice can squeeze through spots you’d swear were too small. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on traps and poison, but ...
Honestly, I’ve seen both hold up fine if they’re done right. Creaks aren’t always a sign of trouble—sometimes it’s just the house settling or temp swi...
I get the frustration—tech can be a pain when it flakes out. But honestly, I’ll take a glitchy thermostat over climbing up on a steep roof in February...
Twice a year usually works fine, but honestly, it depends on your trees and weather. I've seen houses surrounded by pines that need cleaning every few...
Yeah, that's been my experience too. Last winter I gave a battery-powered nailer a shot on a smaller job—figured it'd save me lugging around the compr...
That's a fair point, but even reputable installers can sometimes hesitate if the terms aren't crystal clear. I've seen situations where the installer ...