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RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
Handheld vacuums are hit or miss for me. The one I tried just kind of blew the lighter stuff around, and it clogged up pretty quick with insulation bits. Maybe there’s a better model out there? I’ve had more luck with a ...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I totally get where you’re coming from. When I switched to metal, the lightning thing was on my mind too, but honestly, it hasn’t been an issue. We’re in tornado alley and still, no difference compared to our old shingle...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
I’ve tried the lint roller trick after clipping on tile, and honestly, it picked up maybe half the clippings - rest just stuck in the grout lines or hid under the vanity. I usually end up sweeping anyway. Has anyone had ...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from - the upfront cost of those guards is tough to swallow. We’ve got a ton of pine needles too, and I’ve noticed some folks around here end up pulling them off after a couple years a...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
I get why you’re worried about torch-down - fire risk is real, especially if the crew isn’t careful. I haven’t had insurance deny a claim over a patch or torch job, but I did have to send in a ton of photos and receipts ...
RE: WHEN TAX BREAKS COLLIDE: A TALE OF INCENTIVE LAYERING
That’s the part that gets me too. When I did my green roof install, I had to call the city, the state, and my utility just to figure out what counted. No one had the same answer. Did you ever get clarity on the stacking ...