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RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
That’s been my experience too - rotating gloves is about the only way I’ve found to keep them usable for longer, especially if you’re dealing with sticky stuff like roofing tar. I’ve tried soaking nitrile-coated ones in ...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
I ran into almost the exact same thing a couple years back, except I didn’t catch it until I had a little patch of mold starting on the roof decking. I’d always heard “just add more insulation” and figured that was the t...
RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
I get what you’re saying about warranties being hit or miss, but has anyone else actually had synthetic slate hold up well long-term? I’ve got a north-facing section that’s still looking pretty sharp after five years. Ma...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
I actually tried the electric mats on my front walk a couple winters ago - just a small section, maybe 20 feet. They worked fine for light snow, but during that one big storm last year, they couldn’t keep up unless I cra...