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jtaylor37
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RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Yeah, I’ve run into the same thing with those foam gutter guards - they just seem to turn into a soggy mess around here. I get why folks try them, since nobody wants to be up on a ladder every season, but in my experienc...
RE: How Often Do You Really Need to Service Your Stuff?
I get where you’re coming from with the frequent checks, especially in the Midwest with all that freeze-thaw action. But sometimes I wonder if we’re overdoing it a bit? I’ve seen folks stress themselves out climbing up t...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
I’ve seen similar results with silicone boots - seems like they’re a lot more forgiving here in the Midwest, especially when temps swing all over the place. I haven’t tried the extra sealant trick but now you’ve got me t...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
That’s a pretty spot-on comparison with the foam inserts - seen more than a few turn into compost piles myself. I’m curious, has anyone here actually found a gutter guard system that stands up to pine needles long-term? ...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
It’s funny you mention that, because I used to think anything “green” or “eco” would just get shredded in a Midwest storm. But I’ve actually seen some of those recycled rubber shingles hold up better than expected - my n...