Couple hundred bucks does sound pretty optimistic, honestly. I've seen plenty of cases where what seemed like minor gutter damage turned out to be a s...

Metal mesh behind soffit vents is a solid move—seen it work plenty of times. But honestly, squirrels are crafty little buggers...if there's even a tin...

You're onto something with the roof pitch idea. I've noticed that steep roofs definitely shed water quicker, making it harder for moss to settle in. B...

Yeah, flashing can be a sneaky one...seen plenty of roofs fail early because someone skimped on that step. Another thing to watch is ventilation—if yo...