Had a similar debate last year when I swapped out my old cup chains. The ice buildup was unreal—looked cool, but the weight actually bent one of my gu...

Yeah, those are the ones—kind of like a little hood over the gutter. I had the same concern about water just skipping right over during a downpour, bu...

I’ve definitely pushed back—if I’m paying for a report, I expect to actually understand it. Sometimes they’ll clarify, but honestly, a few just double...

Green roofs can definitely be effective, but they're not foolproof either. We had one installed about five years ago, and while it handled most storms...

Tried the laser level route myself once—ended up being more hassle than help. Chalk lines are definitely the way to go, but I'd add one thing: make su...

That's a good point about insulation costs sneaking up later—I almost made the same mistake with my roof replacement. The lowest bid conveniently left...

Couldn't agree more with this. Drones give you a good overview, but they miss the subtle stuff—like those soft spots or even loose flashing around ven...