maryturner756
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RE: Making sure the deck’s ready for underlayment - what’s your process?
I’m with you on not trusting wood hardeners for anything structural. Had a deck job last year where we tried to salvage a couple of questionable boards - looked fine after patching, but by spring, they were spongy again....
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
That hammer loop is more versatile than it gets credit for. I’ve used it to hold a flashlight when I’m checking breaker panels in tight spots - beats dropping it every time I need both hands. Not sure I’d trust it with a...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
Yeah, I’ve run into that too - contractors “forgetting” about payments or extras. Having everything in email or a shared folder saves so much hassle. I keep a spreadsheet with dates and amounts for every job. It’s not al...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
That matches my experience. After a siding job last year, I tried both types. The rolling magnet covered the main areas fast, and I was surprised how much it picked up, especially along the driveway edges where nails see...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
Granule loss right after install threw me off too - looked like a ton at first, but it really did taper off. I’m with you on the downspout checks; it’s quick and tells you a lot. I’ve tried thermal cameras a few times, b...