nickknitter
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RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
Yeah, I learned that the hard way too. Tried clipping my cordless drill to the loop once - bad idea. Nearly took out my shin and almost dropped the drill. I do like the rag/gloves trick though, especially when I’m staini...
RE: When hail meets metal: a suburban legend
I get what you’re saying about ventilation, but honestly, I’ve had mixed results with just relying on soffit and ridge vents. In my place (midwest, lots of humidity), even when I was sure everything was clear and open, I...
RE: New Discussion
I get what you’re saying about pine needles, but I’ve actually had better luck than I expected with the finer stainless mesh guards. My place is surrounded by pines and maples, and yeah, some needles still get through, b...
RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache
Man, I’ve had to dig through my garage more than once looking for shingle wrappers or leftover bits just to snap a pic. The last time, I found half a label stuck to a paint can. Not sure how anyone keeps those things cle...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Hand scraping’s my go-to too, even though it’s a workout. I tried those “eco-friendly” sprays last spring - Same story here. My roof’s got a pretty shallow pitch, so I don’t mind getting up there, but after nearly losin...
RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
I’ve noticed the same thing with moss - my old asphalt roof was a magnet for it, but the composite I put on a few years back stays way cleaner. As for brittleness, I haven’t had issues yet, but our winters aren’t super h...