Those rubber boots can be a weak link, but honestly, I’ve seen just as many leaks from poor flashing installs as from cracked boots. Sometimes folks f...

If you’ve got a lot of pines, I’ll be honest—none of the filters are a total fix. Mesh gets packed, foam turns into a science experiment, and those he...

Good point about seasonal checks catching the sneaky stuff. Usually, I recommend a quick visual scan after storms (branches love gutters...) and then ...

Good advice overall, especially about checking affiliations. From experience though, some smaller networks actually do a solid job vetting their contr...

Yeah, upfront costs can definitely make you pause, but it might help to think of it as a long-term investment. I've installed a few green roofs, and w...

Early mornings are great if you're an early bird, but honestly, timing isn't as critical as consistency. I've seen gutters cleaned at all hours—mornin...

You're definitely onto something about roofs not lasting as long nowadays. A lot comes down to the materials and how they're made now—manufacturers ha...

Glad to hear your roof held up so well. I've installed Timberline HDZ shingles on quite a few homes over the past couple years, and honestly, they've ...