Self-leveling compounds just don’t stand a chance up here—totally agree. I’ve seen them fail on decks and even some interior spots near exterior walls...

I’ve seen the foam board trick help a lot with drafts, but yeah, it can backfire if moisture’s got nowhere to go. In one place I manage, we had a beau...

Yeah, I hear you on the warranties—getting them honored is a whole process. I’ve managed a few properties with those “algae-resistant” shingles and ho...

I’ve seen a few places where insulation got soggy and started to smell, even after the airflow was fixed. Sometimes you can get away with just pulling...

I’ve noticed the same thing with shingles not laying flat again, especially after being disturbed for a project. On a couple spots, I tried using a he...

That bit about losing attic space with trusses rings true——I’ve run into the same issue on a few properties. Makes it tough if you’re used to using th...

Can confirm—had a tenant call me about a raccoon actually dragging one of those foam plugs halfway down the soffit vent. Never used them again after t...

Yeah, gutter guards can definitely cut down on the hassle. I've noticed they're especially helpful if your property has tall trees nearby—less frequen...

Had something similar happen at one of our properties last year. Flex Seal didn't do much for me either—ended up using roofing tape as well, and it he...

Good points overall, but I'd caution against the hose method unless you're really careful. I've seen people accidentally cause more damage by flooding...