peanut_hernandez
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RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
I get what you mean, but sometimes the checklist itself is what makes me zone out and miss stuff. If I always start with the same part, I’ll just go through the motions and not really *see* it. I started switching up the...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
I totally get the fire risk concern, especially in older neighborhoods where houses are close together. When we did a small flat roof on my uncle’s garage, we actually went with a cold-applied system for that exact reaso...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
I get where you’re coming from about the metal roof - those quotes are no joke. But I’ve been learning on the job that not all shingles are created equal, and sometimes the problems come down to how they were installed o...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
I hear you on the liquid flashing - tried it on a dormer corner last fall, and it looked solid at first, but after a couple freeze-thaw cycles, I noticed some hairline cracks too. It’s tempting to go for the quick fix, e...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
One trick I've found handy is using an ice cube tray or muffin tin - most people already have one lying around. Label each compartment with masking tape if you need to remember the order. It's cheap and keeps parts separ...
RE: Struggling with installing hip and ridge shingles - any tips?
Haha, been there - my back sends its sympathies. Another tip to add: don't skimp on the chalk lines. Thought I could eyeball it once (rookie mistake), spent half the afternoon redoing crooked shingles. Definitely second ...