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how would you handle noticing damage under your roof edges?
So, um, let's say you're outside doing yard work or whatever, and you glance up and notice some weird discoloration or maybe even a little rot under the…
Thinking About Using Corrugated Metal for My Shed Roof - Good Idea or Not?
Saw this news story yesterday about more folks using corrugated metal sheets for sheds and backyard projects. Seems affordable and kinda cool-looking, but I'm wondering about noise when…
finally got metal roofing up on my shed - feeling accomplished!
Spent last weekend wrestling with sheets of corrugated metal, screws, and a ladder that was way too wobbly for comfort...but hey, it actually turned out pretty decent. I…
Keeping leaves outta gutters - my DIY mesh guard method
Finally got tired of climbing up the ladder every other weekend to clear out soggy leaves and gunk from my gutters, so I decided to give mesh guards…
Which is better for camera rigs: gimbal stabilizers or manual shoulder mounts?
Been messing around with both lately and honestly, I can’t decide which one I like more. Gimbals are super smooth but sometimes feel a bit robotic, while shoulder…
Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
When it comes to goggles and gloves, do you all go for the cheap disposables or invest in the reusable kind? I keep switching between the two -…
WHEN DOES A "QUICK FIX" TURN INTO A WEEKEND PROJECT?
Here's a weird bit I read: apparently, the average person underestimates repair time by like 50%. I totally get it - last month I thought swapping out my…
Anyone else tried those mushroom-style roof vents on sheds? (2 viewing)
Put a couple of those little mushroom-shaped vents on my backyard shed last summer. It’s just a 10x12 wood thing with asphalt shingles, nothing fancy. I swear it’s…
Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
Did you know the hammer loop on a tool belt was originally designed for roofers to keep their hammers from sliding off steep pitches? I always thought it…
What I Wish I Knew Before Installing Gutter Guards
Here’s a little trick I picked up after years of scooping out gross, soggy leaves from my gutters: those mesh leaf filters (gutter guards, whatever you call them)…
