Totally agree with you there, sometimes being cautious really pays off. Had a similar experience myself when I was getting quotes for some plumbing wo...

I've definitely been tempted by clearance deals myself, but your point about matching replacements later is spot-on. Maybe the trick is using clearanc...

Definitely see where you're coming from... but honestly, how much time should someone realistically spend chatting up neighbors? I'm all for thorough ...

I hear you on avoiding DIY roof jobs—heights aren't my favorite either, haha. Curious though, how'd you narrow down the small local guys? Did you ask ...