Yeah, roofing's definitely a sneaky one. When we moved into our place last year, the inspector pointed out a couple shingles that looked "iffy" but sa...

Totally agree that some contractors aren't into paperwork—my electrician was like that. Great guy, knew his stuff inside out, but ask him for a detail...

Glad you mentioned expansion and contraction—honestly, that's something I totally overlooked the first time around. Learned it the hard way when my ed...

Yeah, the weight thing is definitely something to keep in mind. When I was researching roofing options for my place, I noticed even traditional clay t...

Haha, yep, learned that one the hard way. I started keeping a detailed email trail after a rep "forgot" our phone chat. Saved me big-time when they tr...

Yeah, totally agree—roof pitch makes a big difference. My place has a pretty shallow slope, and even with moderate snow, ice dams formed way quicker t...

Yeah, I get why you're hesitant about heated cables—I've heard they're finicky and can be a pain to maintain. Doubling up ice barrier in trouble spots...