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RE: Choosing between attic fan setups: roof or gable mount?
I totally get the hesitation about cutting into the roof - my neighbor did a “quick” install and now calls his attic the indoor pool. I went with a gable mount fan for that exact reason. It’s not as sleek, but at least I...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
This is so true. I swear, moving into my first place, I thought I’d finally be able to keep track of these things. Nope. Last week, I found a thumbnail clipping wedged between the couch cushions and I haven’t even clippe...
RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?
I had no idea about any of this stuff until I bought my house last year and suddenly found myself googling “why does my attic smell like a wet dog?” Turns out, it was a combo of bad bathroom fan venting and some ancient ...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
Man, I feel this. I spent way too long measuring vent openings and then found out my attic was basically a wind tunnel thanks to a couple of can lights. After I sealed them up (with way too much spray foam, honestly), th...
RE: Roofing near the ocean - did you know salt air eats metal?
That’s honestly the vibe my whole porch is going for at this point - rust as an accent color. I totally get not wanting to shell out for 316 everywhere. I did the same with some “hidden” hardware and, so far, it’s a toss...
RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?
Man, I feel this in my soul. First big storm after we moved in, I thought I’d outsmarted the weather with some fancy caulk and a roll of flashing tape. Next thing I know, there’s a puddle in the fireplace and my dog’s st...
RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids
Had to laugh reading this - my first reno, the estimate looked so official, all those line items and numbers. Then demo day comes and, surprise, there’s a squirrel condo in the attic and half the wiring is from the 60s. ...
RE: ROOFING NIGHTMARE: IF YOU COULD ONLY PICK ONE NAILER...
Couldn’t agree more. I tried to “save” money with a cheapo nailer for my first roof patch… ended up spending more time untangling jams than actually nailing anything. My neighbor heard me cursing from two houses down. I ...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
We actually considered metal roofing when we bought our first house last year. I was pretty sold on the durability angle at first, especially after hearing horror stories about shingles flying off in storms. But then my ...
RE: Finally tackled that metal edging thing on my roof
Haha, wish I'd read this tip before I did mine last month. Thought I was all set after sealing - felt pretty proud of myself, actually. Then came the first rainstorm. I'm sitting in the living room, smugly sipping coffee...
RE: Roof checkups saved me big bucks - anyone else?
Haha, drones...I learned that lesson the hard way. When we bought our first house last year, I thought I'd be clever and save a few bucks by borrowing my buddy's drone to check the roof. Looked great from the footage - n...
RE: Roofing roulette: whose warranty saves the day?
Haha, warranties are like umbrellas - never around when you actually need 'em. As a first-time homeowner, I learned this the hard way. Got my roof done last summer by a guy my neighbor swore by. Nice dude, great price......
RE: finally found a roofing company that didn't rip me off
Haha, your cayenne pepper story hits close to home. I tried peppermint oil once because someone swore rodents hate the smell. All I got was an attic that smelled like toothpaste and mice that seemed to appreciate the spa...
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RE: roofing estimate seemed great until invoice showed up...
Had something similar happen when we got our fence done last summer. The quote was pretty straightforward, and we felt like we'd scored a decent deal. But then the invoice showed up, and suddenly there were these mysteri...