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RE: Switching from RO to UF membranes made my life way easier
Man, I feel you on the wasted water with RO. I swear my old system sounded like it was running a car wash every time I filled a glass. The pre-filter trick is smart - do you notice any weird taste or smell after a while,...
RE: Quick Fixes for Cracked Shingles: Does Sealant Actually Help?
Sealant’s like putting a band-aid on a leaky boat, at least from what I’ve seen. I tried it on my uncle’s old 3-tab roof last fall - looked fine for a couple months, then we got one of those sideways rainstorms and, well...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
Totally agree - first rain after I switched, I kept thinking the storm missed us. As for hail, anybody else get nervous every time the forecast says “severe”? I’ve seen some composite hold up, but still bracing myself...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
That gut feeling is no joke. I’ve had ladders that looked like they just came out of the catalog, but the second you step up, you get that little shimmy and suddenly you’re thinking about your last tetanus shot. I’m with...
RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts - what's your experience?
Man, you nailed it with that one. I swear, every time I’m up on a 10/12 pitch and the breeze starts going sideways, I start questioning all my life choices. Good boots and a healthy respect for gravity are a must. About...