Haha, learned that lesson the hard way. Went with synthetic thinking it'd save me from my usual DIY disasters. But turns out, even fancy underlayment ...

Yeah, ice dams are no joke. Had one a couple winters back that turned my attic into a mini indoor swimming pool—minus the fun. 😅 Learned prett...

I tried the rubber flashing route about two years ago—mostly because my wallet cried at the thought of marine-grade stainless. Honestly, it's held up ...

Haha, totally relate to that "what have I gotten myself into" moment. Pre-cutting shingles saved my sanity too—though I wish I'd thought of warming th...

We went with architectural shingles about three years ago, and honestly, zero regrets. Here's the quick rundown: Step 1, realize you're too cheap for ...

Haha, melted spots... been down that road myself, and trust me, my wallet still remembers. Once you get the hang of temp checks, it becomes second nat...

Haha, roofing is definitely one of those "looks easy on YouTube" things that can bite you later. Last storm, I thought I'd save a few bucks patching u...

You know, attic ventilation definitely matters, but honestly, I think weather patterns have changed a lot too. Seems like storms are getting harsher a...

I tried the mesh route too and ended up with a whole bird condo on my roof...lesson learned. Switched to those smooth guards last fall—honestly, best ...

Totally get this. I'm usually the "DIY or die trying" type, but learned my lesson after my bathroom remodel fiasco (don't ask...). Sometimes paying a ...