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RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
This is exactly what I’m worried about right now. My house is just over twenty years old, and the roof’s original - standard asphalt shingles, nothing fancy. From the driveway it honestly looks fine, but after reading al...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
That’s interesting - I hadn’t thought about the transition between mat and concrete causing more ice. I was considering these for our front steps, but now I’m wondering if it’d just make things trickier. Has anyone tried...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
Funny you mention the swamp effect - had a similar issue last fall when I tried doubling up tarps over my patio furniture. Thought it’d be extra protection, but moisture just got trapped and everything underneath ended u...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
I actually went the gutter cover route last fall, and I have to admit, it’s been hit or miss for me too. We’ve got a bunch of old maples and a pine that’s always dropping needles, and even with the covers, I still end up...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
That’s kind of reassuring, actually. I keep looking at those gutter guards but wasn’t sure if they really cut down on the mess. Did you have to hire someone to install them, or was it a DIY situation? I’m not super comfo...
RE: Flat roofs and heavy rain: is it a disaster waiting to happen?
That’s interesting about the green roofs - makes sense that retrofitting isn’t as straightforward as it looks on paper. I’ve been reading up on those, thinking it might help with insulation and maybe even slow down some ...