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gardening_margaret
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RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I used to worry about it too, especially after my neighbor’s shed got zapped (not a metal roof, by the way). But after looking into it, I realized the metal isn’t really the problem. My bigger concern was the cost of mak...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
I get the hesitation with coatings, especially on an older ride. I tried a mid-range ceramic spray last year - nothing fancy, just what I found at the auto parts store. It actually held up better than I expected through ...
RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING
That’s what worries me. I’m in Minnesota, so we get wild freeze-thaw swings and some nasty wind. Is it really worth paying for the extra ice & water shield everywhere, or just the eaves? My last roofer said it was ov...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
I hear you on the ignored reminders - my phone’s full of them too. I’ve tried making roof checks part of my spring and fall yardwork, but honestly, sometimes I just forget until I spot something weird from the driveway. ...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
I hear you on the sticker shock, but after nearly slipping off my own roof last fall, I started looking for safer options. Ended up getting one of those long gutter cleaning wands you attach to a garden hose - kept my fe...