maxnaturalist
maxnaturalist
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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

I hear you. We went all-in on sealing up our last place, thinking it’d save a ton on bills. Instead, we got sweaty windows and a weird damp smell in t...

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RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing

I hear you on the patching—been there, done that, and honestly, I regret it every time. The aluminum repair tapes are tempting, especially when you’re...

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RE: how long should we honor price quotes?

I get why you’d want to be flexible, but as someone who’s had to budget every home repair down to the last dollar, I actually appreciate when contract...

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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

You're definitely not alone on this. I've noticed the same thing when doing my own roof last summer—some days everything would go smooth as butter, an...

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RE: Roofing near the ocean—did you know salt air eats metal?

Couldn't agree more with this. When we redid our roof a few years back, I hesitated at first because of the price difference. But honestly, seeing nei...

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RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts—what's your experience?

I've actually looked into this quite a bit myself since I had to replace my roof recently and was trying to stretch every dollar. Honestly, I think yo...

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RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?

Honestly, leaf blowers aren't as sketchy as you're making them out to be. Sure, they're noisy and can kick up some dust, but compared to the misery of...

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RE: roof vents and the mysterious midnight drip

Honestly, I'd steer clear of the solar-powered attic fans if you're trying to keep costs down. I looked into them myself last summer when my attic was...

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RE: best screws or nails to secure new plywood on garage roof?

I've done a couple roofs myself, and honestly nails are probably your best bet if you're watching your budget. Screws that are actually rated for roof...

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