Californians, you probably haven't thought about your roof since the rains last year. However, before it begins to rain again (if that happens), now is an excellent time to do roof maintenance. You're probably thinking that I mean shingles. Actually, the really important stuff is having the vents and pipes properly sealed (sealant wears out) because that's where moisture comes in. And having the gutters cleared so they don't top out with water that sloshes back where the roof meets the house. And shingles too. Maintenance isn't expensive, and an ounce of prevention beats a pound of whatever, bla bla.
Another reason to do this now: you can actually schedule a roofer now, something that will be impossible once the rains start -- these folks get all booked up really quickly. You don't want to be the person who wrestles a blue tarp up a ladder and over a leak. It may be less expensive now than in December-January-February, too.
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