I hear you on the glove funk—summer roofing just makes it worse. I’ve tried a bunch of stuff too, but honestly, nothing keeps reusable gloves totally ...

That lines up with what I’ve seen on jobs around here. The 1/4" hardware cloth is solid if you’ve got a real rodent problem, but for most attics, 1/2"...

I get the appeal of saving money with a second layer, especially if the decking’s still solid. Just keep in mind, if you ever do need repairs down the...

That’s pretty much been my experience too. When I started looking into green roofs, I figured the trickiest part would be the actual install—turns out...

That first rain really is the ultimate test—every time I think I’ve got the drainage dialed in, something surprises me. I’ve used those modular mats t...

Totally agree here. Last fall, I helped my uncle clean out his gutters after he’d had one of those “top-rated” mesh guards installed. Tons of pine nee...

I’ve noticed the same thing with inspections—they always seem to zero in on the garage door and those hurricane clips, but windows get a quick glance ...

I get why everyone’s moving to synthetic, but I’m still not totally sold for every job. On a low-slope or porch roof, I’ve noticed the slickness is a ...

I worked on a roof replacement about three years ago where we used a mid-range synthetic underlayment. Just went back to inspect it after some pretty ...

Good tip on the rake, but honestly, I've found rolling sweepers can sometimes miss the really embedded nails, especially if they've been there a while...

Yeah, hardware cloth is solid advice. One extra tip—when you're stapling it down, make sure you overlap the edges by at least an inch or two, otherwis...