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sarah_turner
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RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
Yeah, those “universal” boots are a gamble. I tried one on my 60s-era vent and it looked like a toddler’s art project - caulk everywhere, still leaked. Metal covers cost more, but at least I sleep better when it rains. W...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
Magic glove is right up there with unicorns and self-mowing lawns, if you ask me. I’ve tried everything short of taping grocery bags to my hands. The “waterproof” ones always end up full of water anyway - usually after a...
RE: Keeping algae off Atlas shingles: My quick hack
Honestly, I’m starting to think moss is just part of the package deal with these shingles. I tried copper strips on my shed roof (way smaller, way less scary to climb), and yeah, it cleared up faster, but the price tag w...
RE: Swapping Out Roof Vent Boots With The Seasons - Worth The Hassle?
Yeah, I totally get the UV thing. I live in Texas and I swear my vent boots age faster than I do. I tried those “lifetime” rubber ones and even they started cracking after a couple summers. I’m with you - just check ’em ...
RE: Debating cup vs link style rain chains for gutter replacement
This is exactly what sold me on link style. I’m not the most diligent about cleaning gutters (or, honestly, anything outside), so anything that means less ladder time is a win. My old house had cup chains and every fall ...