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RE: QUICK FIX FOR ROOF LEAKS: DOES A TARP REALLY HOLD UP?
Tried the tarp thing after a hailstorm punched holes in my roof last spring. I’m in Oklahoma and the wind here isn’t much kinder - felt like I was wrestling a parachute half the time. It slowed down the leak for a bit, b...
RE: Best way to lay deck boards on exposed trusses?
I hear you on the freeze-thaw cycles - our soil shifts like crazy too. Honestly, I just stuck with shims because I couldn’t justify the extra cash for pedestals. Maybe I’m just stubborn, but I figured if things get wonky...
RE: If underlayments could talk: which one would outlast the others?
I get the appeal of synthetic, especially with how it stands up to wind, but I’m still not sold on the price tag. I used felt on my last roof (asphalt shingles, Midwest winters), and yeah, it was a pain to tear off after...
RE: WHEN DOES A "QUICK FIX" TURN INTO A WEEKEND PROJECT?
WHEN DOES A "QUICK FIX" TURN INTO A WEEKEND PROJECT? Man, this is hitting a little too close to home. I’ve definitely been there - thinking I could slap some tape or caulk on a problem and call it good, only to end up k...
RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
I’m convinced those clippings have a mind of their own. I’ve tried the “cut over the trash can” trick, but somehow they bounce out and end up halfway across the bathroom. Laying down a towel helps a bit, but then I’m sha...