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RE: Would adding foam board to attic hatch make a difference in winter?
I hear you on the subtle difference. I did something similar a couple years back - slapped some foam board on the attic hatch, sealed it up, and waited for my heating bill to magically drop. Didn’t really happen. Like yo...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
Redundancy’s great and all, but I’ve actually had it backfire on me. Once, during that freak hailstorm last spring, I had both paper AND digital copies of my car title... turns out, both got soaked. The paper was a goner...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
Rubber boots aren’t pretty, but man, they’re a lifesaver when you’re up there in February with numb fingers and a crowbar. I’ve seen metal collars welded to pipes by rust - had to practically chisel one off last spring. ...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Pine needles are the ninjas of yard debris - sneaky, relentless, and somehow always finding a way in. I’ve seen mesh guards get clogged so fast it’s like they’re inviting the needles in for a party. Tried those foam inse...
RE: Quick fix or redo: dealing with damaged aluminum flashing
Yep, learned that one the hard way. Thought I was clever slapping some flashing tape over a tiny pinhole last fall - turns out, water found its way in anyway and by spring, the hole was twice as big. Midwest freeze-thaw ...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
Pine needles are the bane of my existence too. I’ve seen every kind of “miracle” guard out there, and honestly, pine needles just laugh at them. They’re skinny enough to slip through mesh, heavy enough to mat down on top...