I actually tried pulling up a section last January when we had that weird warm spell. Honestly, it was more hassle than it was worth—ended up with a m...

I put in a ridge vent last summer, but honestly, it didn’t do much until I added more soffit vents. The ridge alone just wasn’t pulling air like I tho...

Couldn’t agree more—sometimes it feels like you’re just paying for marketing. I’ve had similar issues with synthetic underlayments getting slick, espe...

This is spot on. I went with a lighter shingle (not Malarkey, just a basic architectural) thinking it’d be a night-and-day difference, but my attic wa...

I actually went with composite shingles last year after my old asphalt ones started curling up and dropping granules everywhere. Midwest weather’s bru...

You make some really solid points about aluminum roofs. I think a lot of folks get drawn in by the corrosion resistance and lighter weight, but overlo...

I tried the gutter brush and micro-mesh combo last year too, and it definitely helped with the pine needles. Before that, I was up on the ladder every...

Totally agree—it's not babysitting at all, just smart homeowner practice. When we had our roof done, I caught a missing vent boot during a quick walk-...

I get why local is appealing, especially for checking quality firsthand, but honestly I've had pretty solid experiences buying metal roofing online. W...

I get why you'd want itemized quotes upfront, but honestly, I usually just eyeball the total and trust my gut. Maybe I'm too laid-back, but if somethi...

I've tried both foam inserts and regular gutter guards, and honestly, foam inserts were a headache for me. Pine needles got stuck in the foam, and aft...