Who doesn’t want to save money on home repairs? Judging by the number of DIY home improvement posts out there in the blogosphere, homeowners are hungry for tips and tricks on all DIY repair projects. We stopped counting after we saw a post announcing the top 50.

DIY projects make great neighborhood conversation starters. They may even prompt the beginning of new friendships — if your neighbor starts hanging around on the weekends to lend a helping hand.

Have you ever done a DIY project and later felt like it was more of a DIY don’t?

What about a roof flashing repair? Something about ladders and roofs draws a person. Maybe they want a better view of the neighborhood and then get wrapped inspecting shingles and chimneys and such.

Frankly, if you want to tack a loose shingle down here and there, go for it! You might want to think about leaving the flashing to us. In this post, we’ll talk about why replacing flashing on a roof isn’t always the wisest DIY project.

It’s summer, and that means you’re probably spending a lot of time cooling off.

And if you’re like most homeowners, that also means your air conditioning unit is working overtime to keep things chilly in Phoenix’s unrelenting desert heat. 

Since we’re no strangers to 100-degree weather, most of us take great care to maintain our AC units and ensure that they’re operating efficiently when we need them the most.

But there’s one thing many of us overlook: the roof. 

The air conditioning unit itself sits on your roof, so it’s easy to forget that it needs to be taken care of as well.

Unfortunately, neglecting your roof can lead to some serious problems down the line – specifically, water damage.

Read on to learn more about what you should do after roof damage from AC water leaks.

In Phoenix and Arizona in general, tile roofing is extremely common.

Its ability to withstand high heat makes it a near-perfect roofing material for this area, as it’s able to provide protection through hundreds of years of use. 

That said, tile roofing isn’t infallible. It does run into problems on occasion and does sometimes need repair. 

Curious as to the most common tile roof repairs for Phoenix homeowners?

Then read on. We’re going to cover them in detail below.  

Did you know that the type of roof you get is based on your region’s climate?

If you live in colder, rainy weather versus a warm, dry climate, you will look into different roof materials that can withstand snow or keep the dry heat out.

Roofs are a significant expense, so when you update one or get a new house, you want to make sure yours will last as long as possible.

Keep reading, and we will walk you through what is the best underlayment for Phoenix homes.