I’ve used those recycled chutes too, and honestly, I’m with you—definitely sturdier than the floppy foam ones. Still, I had a couple slip when the ins...

Maple helicopters are the bane of my existence every spring—no matter what I do, they end up clogging something. I tried those foam inserts once, thin...

You're spot on about materials making a huge difference. When we redid our roof, the contractor suggested a breathable synthetic underlayment instead ...

I get where you're coming from, insulation alone probably isn't a magic bullet for storm noise. But honestly, I've noticed a difference myself after w...

Went through something similar when we redid our attic space. Initially, I was dead set on rafters because of the open feel and flexibility. But after...

Great points about air sealing—hadn't really thought about recessed lights being such a big deal. Makes sense though, since heat rises and all. Wonder...

Totally agree with you on this one. I've seen neighbors drop serious cash on premium shingles, and honestly, their roofs don't look or perform noticea...

I get your point about energy savings being modest, but honestly, the comfort factor alone can be pretty underrated. When we upgraded our roof, I didn...

Composite roofing is honestly underrated for coastal spots. My neighbor switched to synthetic slate about five years ago, and it still looks brand new...

Yeah, pitch alone definitely isn't a cure-all. When we first moved in, our roof was pretty steep, and I figured we'd be fine. But after the first big ...

Yeah, I think you're onto something there. Inspectors definitely vary—some are sticklers, others seem pretty laid-back. When we did our siding a coupl...