Yeah, underlayment is definitely one of those sneaky things people underestimate. When I bought my first house, I figured the shingles were the main e...

You're spot-on about aluminum near the ocean—salt air really does a number on most metals. If anyone's still considering steel, I'd suggest looking in...

Your story hits home for me. I've inspected plenty of roofs that looked perfect on paper but were a mess up close. One thing I'd add—if you're hiring ...

I'm with you on this one—synthetic underlayment isn't a magic bullet, but it does have its perks. I've inspected plenty of roofs after storms, and her...

I've seen this happen quite a bit. A lot of folks initially feel like they're being upsold on gutter guards, for instance. But honestly, keeping debri...