Fixing pesky drips with roof and leak repair tape

I've learned the hard way that keeping a roll of roof and leak repair tape in the garage is way better than waking up at 3:00 AM to the sound of water hitting a plastic bucket. There's something uniquely stressful about seeing a damp spot on the ceiling and realizing your weekend plans just got hijacked by a rogue shingle or a cracked gutter. But honestly, for most minor issues, you don't need to call in a professional roofing crew right away. ...

May 19, 2026 · 6 min · Marnie Usiel