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ben_rider
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RE: Is it smarter to pay upfront or finance big purchases?
Milestone payments sound good in theory, but I’ve had mixed luck. One time, I split a bathroom reno into three payments - demo, rough-in, finish - and the guy still dragged his feet after the second check cleared. I gues...
RE: Which is better for camera rigs: gimbal stabilizers or manual shoulder mounts?
Yeah, I hear you on the gimbal batteries. I borrowed my neighbor’s for a kitchen reno video and it croaked right when I was finally getting the hang of it. Had to finish the rest with my phone propped on a cereal box sta...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
I hear you on the splash guards. I used to think they were just a gimmick, honestly - like, how much could really get stuck behind there? Turns out, a lot. Last fall I pulled one off and found a wad of leaves and even a ...
RE: Mounting solar panels: go with traditional flashing or try those newer deck-mounted seals?
I get the hesitation around the newer deck seals, especially with all the rain we get up here. But I’ll throw in a slightly different angle - my neighbor went with deck-mounted seals (think they were Quick Mounts?) on hi...
RE: Why some roof coatings actually make things worse
I get what you’re saying, but I’m not totally convinced every coating is a disaster waiting to happen. I used a silicone-based one on my old torch-down roof after patching a couple spots, and it actually held up fine for...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
Yeah, I kinda got my hopes up too when I swapped out my old three-tab shingles for architectural ones last fall. My agent made it sound like my premium would drop a ton after the inspection, but honestly, the difference ...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
I get the concern about water damage, but honestly, I’m still not sold on those solid gutter covers. My neighbor put them in last year - spent a small fortune - and now he’s dealing with pine needles just sliding right o...