Ventilation definitely makes a huge difference. Had a similar issue at my old place—upstairs bedrooms were brutal in July and August. Tried the reflec...

Yeah, I hear ya on the luck of the draw thing. Had a similar experience—installed two identical units in neighboring houses, one purred like a kitten,...

Haha, yeah, learned that one the hard way myself. Had a neighbor who bragged about his "indestructible" tile roof—until a storm blew through and expos...

Had a similar experience myself—moved into a new build a few years back and it felt like living in a greenhouse every morning. Ended up installing tri...

Yeah, totally agree with you there. Tile roofs are tough, but calling them maintenance-free is a bit of wishful thinking. Had a client once who swore ...

Haha, yeah, learned this lesson the hard way after a storm knocked a tree branch onto my shed. Thought I was covered until the agent pointed to some t...

I had a homeowner once who replaced their roof after upgrading HVAC, and we were chatting about it afterward. They didn't track exact numbers, but the...

Haha, sounds like your brother-in-law and mine went to the same DIY school—handy enough to help, brave enough to try, but definitely not quitting thei...

Built-up roofs can definitely hold their own, but honestly, I'd be cautious about assuming minor patch-ups after storms will always be enough. Had a c...