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RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood

That line hits home. I remember when we first moved in, the previous owner had those cheap plastic guards, and they were basically a pine needle magne...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

I’ve definitely noticed the attic stays a bit cooler since I cleared out half the old boxes—didn’t expect that. Air moves easier now, especially since...

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RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...

Yeah, I had a similar experience when I borrowed my neighbor's cordless nailer to fix some siding. It was super handy not dragging hoses around, but m...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

Good point about the soffit vents—I learned that lesson the hard way. A couple years back, I spent a weekend beefing up my attic insulation, thinking ...

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RE: Will new solar panels mess up my old roof?

When I had mine installed, the guy did a quick attic check but didn't really talk about reinforcing anything. Luckily, my roof was pretty solid...but ...

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RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks—anyone else?

Had something similar happen when I redid my garage roof. Everything looked great until winter hit—then ice dams formed around the vents. Turns out th...

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RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?

Had a similar experience a couple winters back. Thought I was being smart by installing those mid-range gutter guards—figured they'd keep debris out a...

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