Leaks are the worst, especially when you’re trying to fix things on a budget. I’ve spent more weekends than I care to admit poking around with a flash...

Couldn’t agree more. Last spring I spent a Saturday clearing out the gutters and regrading a patch where water always pooled—cost me nothing but time ...

Didn’t have to reinforce mine, but I double-checked the specs since my house is older. The weight was close, but still under what the rafters could ha...

I get the whole peppermint oil thing, but I gotta say, it’s actually worked for me in the garage—at least for a few months at a time. Maybe it depends...

I hear you on the pine needles. Honestly, those mesh guards felt like a waste of money for me—still ended up cleaning out the gutters twice a year any...

I hear you on the foam inserts. I tried them a few years back because they were cheap and seemed like a quick fix, but after one wet fall, they just t...

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve noticed contractors sometimes pad those “miscellaneous” fees, hoping you won’t notice. It’s tedious, but I’d rather comb thr...

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually went the repair route instead of full replacement after a nasty windstorm. My roof’s about 12 years old...