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dwalker46
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RE: When the stitching starts to show
I get the frustration with butyl, but honestly, I’ll take a sticky mess over trying to get caulk to seal in the cold. My place is old, and every winter I end up chasing down drafts where the caulk pulled away or cracked....
RE: Quick Fixes for Cracked Shingles: Does Sealant Actually Help?
Yeah, I tried the sealant route last fall when I spotted a cracked shingle on my garage roof. Looked fine at first, but by March the crack was back and water had gotten in anyway. Ended up replacing the shingle myself - ...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
Tell me about it. I’ve tried clipping over a trash can with a paper towel underneath, and I STILL find one on the living room rug days later. At this point, I just keep a cheap handheld vac handy and hope for the best. M...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
I’ve definitely used the hammer loop for my coffee thermos when I’m out in the yard - beats setting it down and forgetting where it went. Tried hanging a small flashlight from it too, but that just kept banging into my l...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
I tried the cup-style rain chains thinking they'd be less of a pain, but honestly, they still collect plenty of junk if you’ve got trees nearby. The cups do look cool, but I ended up cleaning them out every couple weeks ...
RE: Update Roof Ventilation ?
Totally agree with this. I thought I needed more vents, but turns out a couple of soffit vents were just blocked up with dust and spider webs. Cleared those and the attic felt way cooler, no extra spending needed. Cuttin...