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RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
I’m right there with you on the old rolled roofs - mine’s probably pushing 25 years and every time I’m up there, I feel like I’m tiptoeing through a minefield. The binocular trick is handy for the obvious stuff, but I ge...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
Rotating backups and keeping one offsite is honestly underrated. I learned the hard way after a basement flood - lost a ton of stuff I thought was safe in a “waterproof” container. Now I do the same, and yeah, it’s a has...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
Totally agree with this. I thought the actual labor would be the hard part, but the forms and inspections were way more nerve-wracking. I tried prepping extra docs and photos in case the inspector wanted specifics, and t...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery I’m right there with you on the “no perfect fix” thing. I tried foam inserts last fall because I figured, hey, at least the big stuff will stay out, right? Well, fast...
RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?
Funny timing - just finished re-roofing my backyard shed last month. I went with basic felt under asphalt shingles, mostly because it was cheap and I could do it myself in a weekend. I did look at those radiant barriers,...
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