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RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
This is way too real. I swear, I’ll be super careful, aim right at the bin, and then somehow find a rogue clipping on the other side of the room a week later. I’ve even tried clipping my nails in the bathtub (no water, j...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
That’s exactly it. I’ve ended up using my hammer loop for a paint scraper or even a small pry bar when I’m patching up siding. Never thought I’d use it for anything but a hammer, but once you’re up on a ladder and realiz...
RE: What I Wish I Knew Before Installing Gutter Guards
Totally get that. I’ve got longleaf pines and the needles are like little arrows - seems like nothing keeps them out for long. Tried the foam inserts too, but they just got soggy and gross after a season. At this point, ...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
I’ve tried to get credit for ice & water shield and better underlayment, but my agent just shrugged it off - said their discounts are mostly for impact-resistant shingles or a new roof, not the stuff underneath. I’m ...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Those maple helicopters are relentless, aren’t they? I swear, I could sweep the gutters every week and still find a mini forest sprouting up there. The guards do cut down on the big stuff, but pine needles just love to p...
RE: If underlayments had a race: which one would cross the finish line last?
That’s a pretty solid breakdown - had me laughing with the chewing gum in July bit. I’ve been on both sides of this, too. When I re-roofed my place (old Cape Cod, Michigan), I was totally convinced peel-and-stick was the...