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danield71
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RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Tell me about it. I’ve crawled into more attics than I care to admit, and it’s always the “just one more layer” jobs where you find the weirdest stuff - like mystery stains or 1970s beer cans wedged behind rafters. Anyon...
RE: Rainwater pooling in the backyard - what actually works?
Plastic yard drains - yep, I’ve seen my fair share of those on inspections. They do the trick for a lot of folks, especially if you’re dealing with the classic swampy patch right by the patio. Only thing is, you gotta ma...
RE: Which is better for camera rigs: gimbal stabilizers or manual shoulder mounts?
I hear you, but I’ll admit, after years of wrestling with shoulder rigs and ending up with footage that looked like it was shot during an earthquake, I caved and tried a gimbal. Yeah, it’s one more thing to charge, but f...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
The “impact-resistant” shingle insurance thing cracks me up - like, I get why they want you to have them, but then they treat you like you just swapped out your mailbox. No ticker tape, not even a coupon for a free coffe...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
Had a client try a green roof with succulents a couple years back - looked great until the raccoons started digging for grubs. Between the wildlife and the extra weight after a rain, it turned into a bit of a circus. I h...