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RE: Which is better for camera rigs: gimbal stabilizers or manual shoulder mounts?
Manual shoulder mounts have been a lifesaver for me, especially when things get rough or cold. I tried a gimbal once in January - thing just froze up after about ten minutes outside, and I was back to holding everything ...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
Honestly, I just stick with the cheap cotton gloves and double up if I know it’s gonna get messy. They’re not fancy, but I can toss ‘em in the wash a few times before they get too stiff or gross. For tar or glue, I’ll th...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
That’s exactly what I saw with my old Chevy pickup - the paint just chalked up, no matter how much I babied it. Here’s what I did: washed it regular, waxed it twice a year, and still watched it fade. Anyone ever tried th...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
I’m right there with you on weighing the cost vs. benefit. My asphalt shingles were cheaper up front, but after a couple of storms and a bunch of patch jobs, I’m starting to wonder if I should’ve gone with composite. Lik...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
I hear you on the foam - total waste for me too. Here’s what I do now, since I’m not dropping big bucks on those fancy covers: 1. Twice a year (fall and spring), I run a cheap gutter scoop along the whole thing. Takes ...
RE: Did you know Tamko started out making roofing in a chicken coop?
I went with architectural asphalt because, honestly, the price jump for metal was just too much for my budget. I looked at “cool” shingles too, but in my area (not super hot), the energy savings didn’t seem worth the ex...