That’s pretty much what I see around here too—those “algae-resistant” shingles only hold up so long, especially with our humidity. The copper or zinc ...

Mushroom vents are a decent upgrade for passive airflow, but in my experience, they’re only part of the equation—especially in the PNW. I’ve inspected...

I hear you on the gutter mess—after a big storm, I usually find myself up on a ladder with a trowel and a bucket, wishing I’d just invested in better ...

I’ve inspected a lot of metal roofs after hailstorms, and I’ll say this—most homeowners are surprised by how much damage can go unnoticed at first gla...

I get where you’re coming from, but I wouldn’t say intake always matters more than exhaust. In some homes—especially older ones with complicated roofl...

Haven’t found a glove that covers every scenario either. I’ve tried the heavy-duty reusable ones for crawlspaces and demo work, but they’re clumsy for...

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen shingle jobs where the installer clearly had a nail gun and a quota, but not much else. Nail pattern matte...

I’ve seen plenty of 80s builds with quirks you’d swear were from the 50s. Builders cut corners or just had odd habits back then, too. Poly sheeting mi...