Totally agree on the certification thing being a bit overrated. My neighbor went with a certified installer and had leaks within 3 years. Meanwhile, m...

I've had mixed experiences with mid-range roofing sheets, to be honest. A few years back, I picked up some metal roofing from a local supplier who swo...

Went through this myself a few years back—went cheaper initially, regretted it big time. Ended up redoing the roof way sooner than expected. Honestly,...

Yeah, I get the appeal of DIY—saving a few bucks and feeling handy—but roofs are one area I've learned to be cautious about. A few years back, I notic...

I was pretty skeptical about green roofs myself at first. A neighbor down the street put one in about five years ago, and honestly, I thought he was n...

I get your point about adjusters being key, but honestly, I've found insurer choice does matter more than you're suggesting. A few years back, I switc...

Yeah, learned that lesson myself when we hired a guy recommended by a neighbor—nice enough guy, but turns out his "license" was expired by two years. ...

Yeah, learned that lesson myself. Had a roofer once who swore by some obscure network—said they were "up-and-coming." Sure enough, when we had hail da...

When we bought our first place, we went with less than 20% down and got hit with PMI. Honestly, it wasn't the end of the world, but it did sting seein...