That’s been my experience as well. Flex Seal and similar products are really just a stopgap—maybe buys you a few days if you’re in a pinch, but I woul...

I had a similar experience with leaks around my skylight a few years back. Like you mentioned, just running the shield along the eaves wasn’t enough f...

Couldn’t agree more about the “lifetime” label being a bit of a joke in Florida. I’ve got asphalt shingles on a 3/12 pitch, and after about eight year...

I’ve run into this with a few projects—had a siding quote that was good for 45 days, but by the time I got my act together, prices had jumped. Ended u...

Silicone's definitely a step up from polyurethane, but personally I've found that roofing-specific sealants like butyl rubber hold up even better long...

Good catch on the recessed lighting issue—those sneaky gaps can really mess with your home's thermal envelope. Had a similar situation myself; I initi...