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RE: Is that metal strip on the edge of my roof actually necessary?

I hear you on that—skipping drip edge seems harmless until it isn’t. I made the same call on a detached garage, thinking the overhang would be enough....

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

Those triangle screws are a pain, no doubt. I’ve run into them on kids’ toys and a humidifier, and it always feels like the manufacturer’s just daring...

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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

Yeah, airflow's definitely key—seen too many attics turn into ovens without proper venting. Trusses are great for speed and budget, but if your friend...

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RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain

I've had sedums on my shed roof for about five years now, and honestly, they're pretty much set-and-forget. I barely water them, maybe once or twice i...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

Yeah, roof shape definitely plays a bigger role than most people think. My last house had a hip roof, and ventilation was always spot-on. Now I've got...

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RE: Rusty nails ruining my weekend project

The magnet trick is pretty clever, wish I'd thought of that sooner. Last summer I was building a deck extension and ran into the same issue—rusty nail...

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