That’s a good point about documenting everything—even if it feels like overkill at the time. I ran into something similar with my siding after a winds...

I’ve been obsessing over the details since we moved in last year—probably overthinking it, but I’d rather do it right the first time. We went with a m...

Welds are my nemesis too—no matter how careful I am, that’s where the rust sneaks in first. I tried one of those marine sprays last month (the blue ca...

Good tip about rinsing—I hadn't thought of that. I'm new to coastal living and just replaced some flashing myself. After reading your experience, I do...

Haha, sounds familiar. Another tip—take detailed photos before and after installation. Saved me when my warranty blamed "improper handling." Manufactu...

Definitely agree with this. When I was replacing my garage roof last summer, I initially planned everything out online—pricing, delivery times, the wo...

Just tackled this exact issue myself—ended up using aluminum flashing with stainless screws and nylon washers. So far, so good... fingers crossed! Cop...

Totally agree about reinforcing—it’s often underestimated. When we moved into our first home last year, the inspector pointed out some weak points aro...

You're definitely on the right track with your approach. I do something similar—quick license checks online are a lifesaver. Saved me from hiring a ro...

I agree, insulation is definitely a big factor. When we were deciding between spray foam and batt insulation, I did some digging around. Spray foam te...