I’ve got a mix of maples and oaks around my place, and honestly, the mesh does a decent job with the big stuff. Maple leaves just kind of pile up and ...

That “40-50 years of low maintenance” sounds great in theory, but I’m still a bit skeptical about hail. Maybe it’s just my luck, but last year’s storm...

I get what you mean about the code being a bit much sometimes. I ran into something similar with my own roof—local inspector wanted a double layer of ...

That’s wild how a “tiny water stain” can be the tip of the iceberg. I’ve always wondered—does anyone use moisture meters during attic checks, or is th...

I’ve been in your shoes and it’s honestly maddening watching the quote window tick down while insurance drags things out. In my case, the contractor e...

I’ve looked into synthetic slate a bit—mostly because I’m tired of replacing asphalt after every storm, too. The samples I got felt sturdy, but the in...

Had a similar experience recently with my coffee machine. Thought I'd just pop it open, clean out the grinder, and be done in half an hour. Nope—turns...