Yeah, the weight thing really surprised me too. I figured “lightweight” meant barely noticeable, but once you factor in soaked soil, it adds up fast. ...

I was super nervous about messing with the roof too, but after last summer’s heat, I caved and had a couple more vents put in. Didn’t notice any leaks...

That’s been my experience too. I got so into picking out sedum varieties, but the city inspector was way more interested in my drainage plan and wheth...

Haha, I felt the same way about humidity sensors—like, how many things do I need to babysit in this house? But after finding a little patch of mold be...

That makes sense. I just bought my place last year and honestly, I never even thought about checking the roof after storms until a neighbor mentioned ...

Haha, same here. I tried patching a couple spots last winter and let’s just say my “character” is visible from the street. Midwest weather is brutal o...

Same boat here. I put in those mesh gutter guards last fall—figured it’d be a big plus, but the adjuster barely glanced at them. He was way more inter...

I actually went with impact shingles when we bought our place last year (budget reasons), and honestly, the noise isn’t bad at all—even during hail. I...

That’s kind of reassuring to hear, honestly. I’m in the middle of my first claim right now and it’s been a headache trying to figure out what’s “norma...