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RE: WHEN DOES A "QUICK FIX" TURN INTO A WEEKEND PROJECT?
That’s the truth - last time I tried to “just” replace a bathroom faucet, I ended up with a cracked shutoff valve and a puddle under the sink. My wallet still hasn’t forgiven me. I always wonder, is it better to poke aro...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Yeah, I hear you. I tried the cheaper plastic guards thinking I’d save a buck, but they warped after one summer and let everything through anyway. Now I just budget for a yearly pro cleaning - less hassle, honestly, and ...
RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood
Wildfire-proof neighborhood sounds amazing in theory, but I get what you’re saying about “innovative” stuff not always holding up. I live about a mile from the coast, and the salt air here eats through anything that isn’...
RE: How Often Do You Really Need to Service Your Stuff?
I get wanting to save a buck by doing things yourself - believe me, I’ve tried. Last spring, I figured I’d just check my gutters and roof from a ladder, but after a few wobbly steps and realizing how steep it was, I chic...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
I’ve wondered the same thing about the noise. When I re-roofed my old shed last year, I went with felt again just because it’s what I knew - and honestly, it was cheap and easy to find at the local hardware store. It def...
RE: Finally got my attic temps under control - here's what worked
I totally get that - when I bought this place, I figured adding a couple of those turbine vents would be a cheap fix for my sauna-like attic. Didn’t even think about the wind direction or how much intake I had. Next big ...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
We actually went with cork about two years ago, and durability hasn't been an issue at all for us. Maybe it depends on foot traffic or something? Rubber sounds good insulation-wise, but the smell thing - even if it's jus...