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RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
I’ve run an outdoor-rated extension cord under my porch before, thinking it’d keep the plug dry, but honestly, it just moved the condensation problem further down the line. The temp swings here (upstate NY) seem to make ...
RE: If underlayments could talk: which one would outlast the others?
Tried roll-on adhesive last year - honestly, it was less messy than I expected, but didn’t solve the peeling on my rough deck boards either. Maybe it helps on smoother surfaces, but my boards are like sandpaper. Felt’s n...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
I get the point about regular washes, but I’m not totally convinced it’s just about maintenance. I’ve had two cars - both red, both parked outside year-round - and one kept its shine way longer than the other, even with ...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
Metal’s been my fallback too, mostly because my insurance guy looked like he’d seen a ghost when I mentioned green roofs. I love the idea of a living roof, but between the extra weight and the “what if it catches fire?” ...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
That attic situation sounds all too familiar. I went through something similar last winter - added insulation, thought I was ahead of the game, then realized my vents were basically useless because of all the dust and de...