I’ve actually heard mixed things about the slipperiness. Some folks say synthetic slate is less slick than real slate, but I’m not totally convinced—m...

I get what you’re saying about the wood decks and fences, but I’m not totally convinced it’s all wasted effort. I mean, yeah, if you leave a pile of d...

I’m in the middle of this same debate right now. Our house is about 25 years old, and the roof has one layer of shingles, but there are a couple spots...

Quarterly checks sound like a lot, but after seeing how fast things can go wrong, I get it. I’m still figuring out what’s “normal” for maintenance—doe...

That line hits home. I just bought my first place last year and thought I’d save some cash by tackling the roof myself. Watched a bunch of YouTube vid...

Same here—foam was basically a snack bar for the critters. I tried those plastic guards first, but they warped after one summer. Ended up with a combo...