Honestly, I get that. When I put in my new roof (asphalt, not metal—budget wouldn’t stretch), the paperwork circus with my insurer was unreal. They wa...

That’s exactly it. I used to think spending on “fireproof” siding would be enough, but last summer I skipped a couple gutter cleanings and ended up wi...

I hear you on the drones—my neighbor’s ended up in my maple tree last spring, and it took a week before he got it down. I’ve thought about renting one...

I totally get the hesitation about paying more upfront. I was in the same boat—couldn’t justify the extra cost for composite at first. But after seein...

Mesh has been the only thing that stood up to the maple seeds for me, too. Foam was just a waste of money in hindsight. About those granules—did you e...

Stainless steel looks great at first, but even the “316 marine grade” stuff can get those little rust spots after a couple seasons. I tried it for som...

Couldn’t agree more. I tried those mesh filters a couple years back—looked great until pine needles basically formed a carpet on top. Still had to get...

I get what you’re saying about experience, but honestly, I think a lot of us underestimate how much we can catch if we slow down and really look. Afte...

I hear you on the sticker shock. I nearly choked when I saw the quote for synthetic underlayment, but after patching up leaks from the old felt (twice...

Tile roofs definitely aren't maintenance-free, but they're still a solid choice if you're budget-conscious. I inherited one too, and after some resear...