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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
Leaf soup is the perfect way to describe it. I’ve got a 1950s ranch with gutters that seem to attract every bit of debris in the neighborhood. Tried the foam inserts a few years back because they were cheaper than the me...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
Never found a full-on nest, but I did pull out a wad of what looked like chewed insulation once - guessing mice were trying to move in. Sealing up the backs was a pain, but honestly, it’s cheaper than dealing with an ext...
RE: Would you worry about lightning if your house had a metal roof?
I had the same worry when I switched to metal a few years back, but honestly, the “lightning magnet” thing never really panned out. We get a ton of storms here in the Midwest and I haven’t noticed any difference compared...
RE: Water sneaking in - why is it so hard to find the source?
Leaks are the worst, especially when you’re trying to fix things on a budget. I’ve spent more weekends than I care to admit poking around with a flashlight, convinced I’d found the culprit - only for water to show up som...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
Couldn’t agree more. Last spring I spent a Saturday clearing out the gutters and regrading a patch where water always pooled - cost me nothing but time and a sore back, but I haven’t seen a hint of basement dampness sinc...
RE: Feeling good about my switch to composite tiles - worth it?
Didn’t have to reinforce mine, but I double-checked the specs since my house is older. The weight was close, but still under what the rafters could handle. I’d say it’s worth running the numbers - surprises get expensive...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
I get the whole peppermint oil thing, but I gotta say, it’s actually worked for me in the garage - at least for a few months at a time. Maybe it depends on how determined your mice are? I just refresh it every so often a...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
I hear you on the pine needles. Honestly, those mesh guards felt like a waste of money for me - still ended up cleaning out the gutters twice a year anyway. Had to replace a section of fascia last spring because I got la...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
I hear you on the foam inserts. I tried them a few years back because they were cheap and seemed like a quick fix, but after one wet fall, they just turned into a soggy mess that was harder to clean than the leaves thems...
RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve noticed contractors sometimes pad those “miscellaneous” fees, hoping you won’t notice. It’s tedious, but I’d rather comb through the numbers up front than get blindsided later. Has anyone actual...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually went the repair route instead of full replacement after a nasty windstorm. My roof’s about 12 years old, and patching the damaged section cost me under $2,500. Insurance onl...