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margaretsurfer
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RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING
- Had to make the same call last year on my 1950s place. - Roof was leaking near the chimney, insulation was ancient, and attic venting was basically non-existent. - Ended up patching leaks, adding a couple of roof v...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
- Totally get the appeal of sand. Cheap, easy to spread, and doesn’t mess with the concrete like salt does. - Heated mats are slick, but yeah… the install cost and running them all winter adds up fast. Not exactly budget...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
- 100% agree on the glove graveyard - mine are like cardboard after a few weeks of demo work. - I’ve tried washing nitrile and latex-coated gloves too. They hold up, but yeah, that “funk” never really leaves. Dryer helps...
RE: Lowered my insurance bill after a roof inspection - anyone else surprised?
- Had the same thing happen with my asphalt shingles after a hailstorm - adjuster called it “cosmetic” and wouldn’t budge. - I get why they draw the line, but dents are still damage in my book, especially if you’re loo...