Yeah, windbreaks can be a mixed bag. I remember planting a row of shrubs thinking they'd shield my roof from harsh winds, but after one nasty winter s...

Had a dwarf maple myself for about five years, and it survived some pretty nasty storms without much fuss. But root pruning? Yeah, I'm with you—sounds...

Switched to metal roofing a couple years back—mostly for durability reasons—and yeah, the rain noise is legit. Not unbearable, but definitely noticeab...