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sarah_hill
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RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
I’m with you on the helmet-style covers - they’re not perfect, but I’ll take them over scooping out that nasty gutter stew any day. I tried the foam inserts too (they were on sale at Menards), and they just turned into a...
RE: Spotting wear and tear on used gear: my quick routine
I always check the roof first too, especially if it’s a flat or low-slope one. Around here (Midwest), ice dams are a bigger issue than moss, but same idea - water finds a way in and you don’t always see it from inside. I...
RE: Anyone else tried those heated driveway mats?
I hear you on the cords - mine ended up half-buried in slush last winter, and my teenager managed to trip over them more than once. I do think they’re decent for those nights when you get a thin, dangerous glaze of ice, ...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
Not sure I totally agree that hands-on is always king, at least for every situation. I get the argument - nothing beats actually seeing the roof up close, especially with old chimneys or weird flashing setups. But for fo...
RE: Ventilation in new builds - are we overlooking something important?
I get the appeal of trickle vents for backup, but I’ve found they can get drafty in winter - my last place had them and I was always fiddling with tape to block cold spots. Anyone tried combining them with a simple timer...
RE: Solar attic fan install was supposed to be easy... right?
I totally get the struggle with convincing folks to spend a little more up front - my wallet always wants the “universal” stuff, but my attic tells a different story every spring. Has anyone found a kit that actually fit...
RE: Debating cup vs link style rain chains for gutter replacement
That “leaf sausage” description is spot on - mine always seems to form right after the first big fall storm. I’ve actually tried a mesh guard above my link chains, but it just collected gunk and made cleaning even more o...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
I get what you’re saying, but I’ve actually had an adjuster ask for more photos before - especially with roof stuff where it wasn’t obvious from the ground. Maybe it’s just my luck, but I ended up having to go back and s...
RE: how much does fixing up after a big storm usually set you back?
Yeah, I’ve been there with the binoculars too - feel a bit like a spy sometimes, but it’s way better than missing something critical. I totally get what you mean about underestimating the time. I thought patching a coupl...