- Totally agree on the green roof thing—looks cool, but the structure has to be up for it. - That sums it up. - I thought about it too, but the c...

- Totally get the “surprise in every order” thing. Had a batch show up last fall where half the panels were bent at the corners. - — nailed it. -...

- Been there. Thought I could spot everything from the yard—nope, missed a cracked vent boot and paid for it later. - Insurance adjusters are like det...

- Totally get wanting to keep things simple with just gutters, but yeah, metal edging’s saved me a ton of headaches too. Not flashy, but it works. - T...

- Had to patch a few spots on my tile roof last year. - Used sealant first—looked fine, but after one winter, leaks came right back. - Ended up re...

- Agree on the hail thing—had a similar experience. Big storm last spring, metal roof got peppered pretty good, but no leaks or structural issues. - O...

- Had better luck here with metal mesh guards—foam inserts were a waste. - Installed mesh screens 3 yrs ago; leaves mostly blow right off, minimal upk...

I've tried infrared thermometers too, and yeah, they're decent enough. But honestly, after a while, I just started relying more on feel and visual cue...

Yeah, plumbing and electrical are definitely top of my "deal with it now" list. Learned that the hard way when I ignored a flickering kitchen light—fi...

- Twice a year sounds good on paper, but honestly, I've found that waiting till late fall can be risky—especially if we get an early freeze. - Learned...

Yeah, copper's nice but way outta my budget. Stainless steel's been solid for me too—holds up great near the ocean. And ventilation... learned that on...

- Tried reflective paint on my roof last summer, noticed a slight improvement—maybe shaved off a few bucks. - Honestly, better attic insulation and bl...