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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
I’m with you on the foam inserts - mine are like a magnet for every leaf in the neighborhood. I used to think twice a year was plenty, but after last fall’s windstorm, I found a whole pile of soggy maple leaves and what ...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Same here. I figured renting a pressure washer would save me money, but it just tore up the edges of a few shingles and made a mess. My roof’s about 18 years old, so I probably should’ve known better. I checked the warra...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
That’s interesting - "" - been there, done that with those cheap foam inserts. I thought they’d be a shortcut but nope, just extra work later. I’m curious, with the mesh covers, do you have to deal with pine needles at a...
RE: Thinking about installing leaf filters - worth the hype or waste of cash?
Pine needles are exactly why I keep dragging my feet on these things. Here's how I look at it: First, I checked the cost - some of those mesh covers are way pricier than you'd think, especially if you've got a lot of gut...
RE: Avoiding Commercial Project Underbids
I’ve definitely had that “is this too cheap?” moment with bids. One time I went with a lower-priced option for a deck, thinking it was just a good deal, but they left out flashing and the boards warped after one winter. ...