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RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
- 100% agree - sometimes you just have to ride out the rough patch instead of making it worse. - Seen way too many folks patch things up with quick fixes (duct tape, payday loans, you name it) and end up with a bigger ...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
- Seen this a lot after hail - north-facing metal roofs just take a beating. - Tried butyl tape on a couple of our sheds. Looked fine at first, but after two freeze-thaw cycles, it peeled up and the screws started rustin...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
- Totally agree on the Showa gloves. I’ve got a few pairs in my truck - one’s been through two tenant move-outs, a fence repair, and a nasty crawlspace job. Still holding up, just a little stained now. - Cotton liners ar...
RE: What’s on your roof? Quick poll: shingles, metal, tile, or something else?
- We’ve got architectural shingles on most of our properties - mainly for cost and ease of repair. - Metal’s great for longevity, but yeah, snow slides are a real headache. Had to add snow guards on one building after ...