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RE: Would tile roofs survive a harsh winter up north?

I hear you on the composite tiles—mine looked awesome for about two winters, then the edges started curling and I was out there with a heat gun every ...

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RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step

That’s exactly what I’m worried about—my house is only a few years old, so tearing up a perfectly good roof just feels wasteful. I’ve been reading up ...

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RE: Is that metal strip on the edge of my roof actually necessary?

That sounds almost exactly like what I found on my place—just shingles hanging over, no obvious drip edge. I had the same thought: “it’s fine if it’s ...

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RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean

I’m still figuring out what actually works long-term. I tried spraying a clear coat on my patio furniture, but after one summer, the screws were alrea...

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

I totally get being cautious after that kind of mess. I tried a “temporary” patch on my old dishwasher hose once—thought it’d hold until I could repla...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

I actually went down this exact rabbit hole last summer when we bought our first place near the coast. Budget was tight (still is, lol), and I thought...

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

From my experience (first-time homeowner here, so take it with a grain of salt!), the planning was mostly front-loaded, but little surprises definitel...

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

I totally get the battery anxiety, but honestly, pneumatic setups aren't always as straightforward as they sound. I just did my first DIY roof last su...

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