Linseed oil does have its merits, especially for smaller wooden fixtures like shutters or window frames. I've used it myself after some rough winter s...

Yeah, drones can be tricky after storms—I learned that the hard way too. Thought I was clear to check things out after a big windstorm, but halfway up...

I've run into similar condensation problems, especially under green roofs with dense planting. It makes me wonder—are standard venting specs even suit...

Exactly—I've seen this a few times myself. Another sneaky culprit is improperly insulated ductwork. Even if the duct hasn't disconnected, condensation...

That's exactly my concern too. I've looked into a couple of these contractor networks before, and from what I've seen, the vetting process varies wild...

Spray foam's handy, but I'd caution against relying on it too heavily around chimney flashing. Chimneys expand and contract with temperature changes, ...

Exactly. It's surprising how often moisture issues in attics get misdiagnosed as roof leaks. A few years ago, I had a similar issue—turned out the bat...

Went through a similar decision-making process myself a while back—ended up choosing TPO, but only after extensive research into fire ratings and long...

We switched to a metal roof about 8 years ago, and overall, it's been a solid decision. Installation-wise, I'd strongly recommend going with a profess...

I've found Trello pretty useful for tracking home projects like roofing. You can set up boards for different stages—like prep, materials, installation...