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RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
I hear you on the towel trick - tried it once, and ended up with more mess than before. That’s exactly what happened to me. I thought I was being clever, but then I spent twice as long picking bits out of the towel than...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
I’ve actually had the opposite experience with the leaf blower, but I totally get what you mean about it scattering nails everywhere. I think it depends a lot on the type of surface and how much patience you have. On fla...
RE: Getting attic airflow right: my step-by-step for better roof health
You nailed it about hardware cloth - I've lost count of how many times I've had to pull out clogged mesh after a pollen-heavy spring. One thing I’ve started doing is checking the vents after every big storm, just to make...
RE: ROOF SURVIVED HURRICANE, BUT WAS IT JUST LUCK?
I get what you’re saying, but I’ve found that luck only gets you so far. I used to think the same - until I started keeping a maintenance log for one of our older buildings. The difference regular checks made was wild. W...
RE: thinking about asphalt shingles - worth it or regret waiting to happen?
I hear you on those “minor” repairs adding up. I manage a few older duplexes and thought I was being clever sticking with asphalt to save cash upfront. Joke’s on me - after a couple of windstorms, I was chasing down loos...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
I’ve actually had more trouble with those mesh guards than I expected. They did cut down on the big clumps, but the little maple seeds still found their way in and sprouted - tiny trees poking out of the gutters by June....