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RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
I’ve seen people try to “freshen up” old insulation with every trick in the book - one guy even sprinkled baking soda around like he was prepping for a bake-off. Didn’t help. I get wanting to avoid the upfront cost, but ...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
Nail clippings are like glitter - once they escape, they’re gone for good. I’ve seen folks try everything: towels, bowls, even clipping over the sink. Still, you’ll find a rogue one days later, probably stuck to your soc...
RE: Making sure the deck’s ready for underlayment - what’s your process?
Had a deck last year that looked like it could hold up a marching band - solid as a rock, or so I thought. Pulled up a couple boards near the skylight just to be thorough, and boom... found a patch of rot the size of a d...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
I get the frustration, but I’ve actually had better luck with zinc strips than copper - maybe it’s just my roof’s pitch or the way the rain hits. Still, you’re right, nothing really helps in those deep shade spots under ...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve tried every “miracle” product out there, but those shady spots always win eventually. At this point, I just call the streaks “character.” Makes me feel better about skipping a weekend on the lad...