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emilyt53
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RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
I actually don’t mind washing my gloves, even if it feels a bit ridiculous tossing them in with my socks. Half the time they come out looking just as dirty, but at least they don’t smell like compost anymore. I get what ...
RE: Making sure the deck’s ready for underlayment - what’s your process?
Had a buddy who sealed the underside thinking he was a genius, but his crawlspace was basically a sauna. Meanwhile, my uncle’s place up north - no sealing, just good airflow, and it’s held up fine. Anyone ever tried thos...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons: full roof removal vs. just adding a new layer
Yeah, I’ve seen overlays work out alright too, especially when the old shingles are still laying flat and the plywood’s not spongy. My uncle did one on his place - saved a chunk of cash and it held up fine for years. Not...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
Had to laugh reading this because when my inspector came, he barely poked his head in the attic - looked like he was checking for raccoons more than insulation. Insurance never followed up, either. I’ve heard those stori...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
I gotta admit, torch-down gets a bad rap, but I’ve seen some old-timers work that torch like they’re painting a masterpiece - no drama, no singed eyebrows, just a smooth roof. My uncle swears by it for flat roofs, says i...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Pressure washers on shingles make me cringe a bit - my neighbor tried that last summer and ended up with half his granules in the gutter. He kept blaming the “cheap shingles” but, honestly, you hit the nail on the head: ...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
Ain’t that the truth. I tried one of those “magic” sweepers with the rubber bristles, and I swear it just flung the clippings further under the couch. Ended up crawling around on my hands and knees with a flashlight like...
RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step
That’s the truth. I once thought a bead of caulk was enough around a vent pipe - nope. Next rain, it was like my ceiling was auditioning for Niagara Falls. Now I’m borderline paranoid about flashing, especially on anythi...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
I hear you on the sun beating up those rubber boots - mine looked like they’d been through a zombie apocalypse after a few years. I switched to silicone too, and so far, so good. As for moss and gunk, I’ve seen it pile u...