Yeah, the popcorn effect is real if you skimp on what’s underneath. My uncle’s house sounded like a drumline during storms until he added more insulat...

Totally agree with this. Box vents definitely get overlooked sometimes, but honestly, if they're placed correctly, they can do a solid job. I helped a...

Yeah, switching from rafters to trusses can definitely be a bit of a beast. I've been on a couple jobs where we tackled that exact thing, and honestly...

Good call on documenting everything thoroughly. I've noticed insurance companies often bank on homeowners not pushing back, hoping they'll just accept...

Couldn't agree more about the flashing—it's crazy how often that's overlooked. I've been apprenticing with a roofing crew for about a year now, and ho...

Totally agree with your approach here. I've seen a lot of homeowners stress about constant attic checks when the real issue is usually poor sealing or...

I learned this the hard way last year when I tried to shortcut it by just slipping silicone boots over the old flashing. Thought I'd save myself some ...

Yeah, pressure-treated lumber can be deceiving like that. I've seen it plenty of times—people assume it's bulletproof against moisture, but water alwa...

Ventilation definitely helps a ton, but honestly, sometimes shingles and flashing do deserve a little blame. I've seen roofs with decent ventilation s...

Man, I feel you on the breakfast cooking thing... last summer we had a rooftop that felt like a skillet by 10 am. Honestly, I started keeping an old w...

Good points on insulation and ventilation. One other thing I've noticed on jobs is people underestimate how much heat recessed lighting fixtures can l...