Yeah, I've seen that too, but honestly, blocking vents can sometimes lead to bigger headaches down the road. Had a client once who sealed up his attic...

Had a client once whose roof was toast after just 8 years—premium shingles, too. Turned out the attic insulation was jammed right up against the soffi...

That tip about warming the tape is pretty decent advice, especially if you're working in cooler weather. I've seen that peel-and-stick stuff fail more...