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luna_williams
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RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
That’s been my experience too - those “in-use” bubble covers help, but I’ve still seen water sneak in when snow drifts up against them. Has anyone tried those heated cable kits along the edges to deal with the runoff ref...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
Yeah, I’ve been there too. Those bargain bin gloves are basically single-use, especially if you’re dealing with rough materials or demo work. I started keeping a stash of nitrile disposables for quick jobs, but for anyth...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Mesh guards are a mixed bag, honestly. They do help with the big stuff - leaves, twigs - but pine needles and those tiny seeds still find their way in, especially after a windy week. I’ve seen some folks use finer stainl...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
That’s been my experience, honestly. I’ve had a couple roofs where the first hailstorm just left some cosmetic dents, but after another round or two, those same spots started leaking. It’s like the seams or fasteners get...