Heated driveway mats are one of those things that sound like a life hack until you start thinking about the logistics (and the electric bill). I’ve se...
Patchwork roofs are a classic after a big storm—seen more than a few that looked like a game of Tetris gone wrong. Quick tip: if you’re using a tarp, ...
Maple helicopters are the bane of my spring. I swear, if I could harness their power, I’d have a fleet of tiny maple drones by now. Anyway, I’ve been ...
I’ve definitely seen roof fans leak, but yeah, most times it’s a botched install or cheap flashing. I’m in hurricane country, so I get paranoid about ...
Man, those valleys... they're basically the Bermuda Triangle for leaks. Here’s my quick-and-dirty post-winter roof check: grab a pair of binoculars (n...
Yeah, I’ve seen shingle roofs survive some gnarly storms, but only when the installer actually cared. If they cheap out on flashing or skip the ice &a...
Man, I hear you on the “no more holes than necessary” front. I’ve seen too many folks end up with a leaky attic after getting a little too drill-happy...
Metal roofs are like that fancy car—looks great, but the maintenance is real near the coast. I’ve seen uncoated panels start rusting in just a couple ...
Yeah, I've definitely run into that before. Funny enough, I once had a client who thought they'd solved the drainage issue by using these heavy-duty p...
Yeah, that's spot-on. I've seen guys crank it up to 900°F thinking they're saving time, but honestly, it's like cooking steak—hotter isn't always bett...
Smart move catching that flashing early...roof leaks can snowball into wallet-draining nightmares real quick. Next time, maybe toss in a quick attic p...
I hear you on the warranty thing—honestly, they're about as reliable as my weather app predicting storms a week out. I've tried both synthetic and fel...
Haha, flashing tape around skylights... classic rookie move (been guilty myself). Chimney flashing isn't too bad if you're comfy on ladders and roofs....
Synthetic's definitely a step up from felt, especially if you've got storms rolling through regularly. Felt can be like tissue paper once it gets wet—...