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RE: Quick Fixes for Cracked Shingles: Does Sealant Actually Help?
I tried using sealant on a couple of cracked shingles last fall, mostly because I was nervous about messing with the roof too much before winter. It actually held up through some pretty heavy rain, but I noticed the spot...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
That made me laugh - my tape measure is always threatening to make a break for it, too. I tried one of those Velcro pouches when I first started tackling projects around the house, and it was a disaster after one weekend...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
Funny timing - I just had my first real hailstorm since moving in, and I was surprised how much noise it made on the garage roof. Mine’s galvanized steel, but I’m not totally sure what kind of coating it has. I’ve only d...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
I get the frustration, but I actually had a different experience with my city (small town, maybe that’s why?). The first list they gave me was surprisingly thorough, and the inspector even called to double-check I unders...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
I was just thinking about this after washing my car last weekend - the red on my Mazda looks way more faded than my neighbor’s Toyota, and mine’s only four years old. I always assumed it was just a style thing, like each...