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RE: Is a white roof really worth it or just hype?
White roofs always sounded good in theory to me, especially when you see those before-and-after charts about summer cooling costs. But I live in upstate NY and honestly, my main concern is just making it through another ...
RE: QUICK FIX FOR ROOF LEAKS: DOES A TARP REALLY HOLD UP?
I hear you on the blue tarps - they’re basically tissue paper after a couple storms. I tried the sandbag trick once, but the wind just rolled the whole thing up like a burrito. Ended up with a soggy living room and a tar...
RE: Is it smarter to pay upfront or finance big purchases?
I totally get where you’re coming from. Last year, I paid cash for a new water heater, thinking I was being smart by avoiding interest. Then, two months later, my washing machine died and I had to dip into my emergency f...
RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
That’s true about the weight, but I’m not totally sold on synthetic yet. We had some installed a few years back, and while my back appreciated it, I swear the color faded quicker than I expected. Maybe it’s just our brut...
RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
I hear you on the inspector’s reaction - ours basically rolled his eyes when we asked about slate. We’re in a similar boat with an older house and rafters that just aren’t up to the task. I went with a lighter synthetic ...
RE: Battling winter roof woes: heat cables vs. more insulation?
I hear you on the insulation. I tried heat cables one winter, but my electric bill looked like a horror movie. Ended up stuffing more insulation in the attic crawlspace - way less drama since then. Still get a few icicle...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
Wildfire-proof neighborhood sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but I get why folks are thinking about it more these days. I’ve been down the rabbit hole with deck materials myself - my place is pushing 40 years...