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RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
I hear you on the bamboo gloves - mine barely survived a weekend of yard work before they started fraying. For messy jobs, I stick with nitrile too, but I’ll powder my hands first to help with the sweat. If I’m doing som...
RE: Making sure the deck’s ready for underlayment - what’s your process?
If you’re not keen on moisture meters, you might try the old plastic wrap test. Tape down a square of plastic overnight - if there’s condensation in the morning, it’s still too wet. Not perfect, but it’s saved me from ru...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Yeah, it’s always a give and take. I’ve tried mesh guards and even those foam inserts, but maples still find a way in. What’s helped me is cleaning them out twice every fall - pain in the neck, but worth it for the shade...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
You’re spot on about how much gets missed when everyone’s in a hurry. I’ve had to pull back insulation myself after a new build, only to find the soffit vents were totally covered - no airflow at all. It’s not just a tra...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Yeah, that's pretty much been my experience too. Even with a rain garden in place, I usually budget around $200-$500 for post-storm cleanup - mostly debris removal, minor landscaping fixes, and occasionally patching up p...