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RE: Figuring out roof support: choosing between rafters and trusses

I’m right there with you on the truss headaches. I bought my first house last year and thought I’d get clever with attic storage, but wow, it’s a puzz...

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RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?

Those maple seeds are relentless, right? I thought gutter guards would be a one-and-done fix, but nope—those things find their way in. For me, spring ...

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RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?

It really does feel like every year, things get trickier to fix on your own. I ran into a similar wall when I tried to replace the battery in my old p...

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RE: is it just me or are roofs wearing out faster these days?

I've noticed something similar since buying my first place. Did some digging into this, and it seems like manufacturers have shifted materials a bit t...

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RE: Wind tore off some shingles—now what?

Matching shingles perfectly is definitely tricky, especially if your roof has had a few years of sun exposure. When I dealt with this recently, here's...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

I recently went through something similar when I was shopping around for roofing sheets. Being a first-time homeowner, I spent hours comparing specs o...

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RE: My Roof Check Routine Saved Me Big Time—Anyone Else Tried This?

Interesting observation about shade possibly affecting copper strip effectiveness. I'm new to this, but I've been researching roof maintenance routine...

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RE: ROOF DAMAGE DILEMMA: ASPHALT VS METAL, WHICH IS BETTER FOR INSURANCE CLAIMS?

Had a similar situation last year—first-time homeowner here, so I was pretty meticulous about documenting everything. After a hailstorm, my metal roof...

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