Honestly, it's probably a bit of both. I've inspected plenty of homes where appliances or fixtures were clearly designed with planned obsolescence in ...

Switching to stainless or aluminum definitely helps, but I've seen even stainless fasteners pit over time near the ocean. Makes me wonder if anyone he...

Spray foam definitely has its perks, especially sealing up tricky spots and reducing drafts. But honestly, rigid foam boards still hold their own, esp...

Galvanized steel mesh is definitely solid advice, especially if you've got wildlife determined enough to chew through aluminum flashing. I've seen rac...

You're spot-on about prep being crucial. I've inspected countless roofs where DIY patches failed simply because folks skipped proper surface prep. Goo...