chess_finn
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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. My last phone was “water resistant” but still got fried after a rainstorm when I forgot it in my jacket pocket...

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RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof—any tips?

That’s a good point. I had three different guys quote mine last year and two just lumped everything under “manufacturer’s system,” which felt a bit sk...

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RE: think my roof's trying to tell me something

Had a similar mystery leak myself last spring. Kept seeing this weird stain on the ceiling near the hallway, figured it had to be right above that spo...

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RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?

Yeah, that's a good point. Seems like no matter how much you prep, storms always find a way to surprise you. Last year, we reinforced our roof and gut...

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RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?

Yeah, I've noticed shingles don't seem to hold up like they used to either. Could be manufacturers cutting corners, or maybe weather patterns are just...

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

Yeah, totally get the frustration with smart gadgets going dumb when Wi-Fi drops. Had a similar issue with my smart lock—battery died and suddenly I'm...

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RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off

Ha, totally relate to this... same issue here. My contractor didn't really mention soffit vents either until I asked specifically. Turns out ours were...

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RE: Struggling to figure out the right soil mix for my rooftop garden

Yep, learned that one the hard way myself. Took me a couple seasons of trial and error to realize lighter mixes are key. Hang in there—it gets easier ...

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