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RE: Which is better for camera rigs: gimbal stabilizers or manual shoulder mounts?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried using a gimbal in my crawlspace once - thing just kept beeping and eventually gave up, probably from the dust and heat. Ended up finishing the job with my old shoulder mount....
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Had to laugh at the lemonade comment - been there, done that. I tried tackling moss on my own last spring, thinking it’d be a quick job. Ended up with half a bucket of green gunk and a bruised ego after nearly sliding of...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
That’s been my experience too. I tried one of those “miracle” coatings a couple years back - looked great at first, but by the next winter, moss was creeping back in the usual shady spots. The copper strips help a bit, b...
RE: When the leaves fight back: a suburban drain mystery
Snap-on guards are the worst. I had the same problem - first big wind and half of them were in the neighbor’s yard, the rest were bent up like potato chips. I tried taping them down at one point (don’t ask), but that jus...
RE: Thinking about replacing my roof - are shingles really worth it?
I tried to talk my wife into a green roof once - she just stared at me and asked if I planned to mow it too. I get the quiet thing though, because our current asphalt shingles sound like someone’s throwing marbles at the...
RE: Composite Shingles vs. Asphalt: Which Would You Trust Over Your Head?
Funny, I had the same moss problem with my old asphalt shingles too - looked like a science experiment by the end. Switched to composite last year, and it’s still looking decent even after a wet spring. I do worry about ...
RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?
Same here, actually. Drones are cool for the big stuff, but they don’t always catch the little details. I’ve got a bunch of valleys and dormers, so I still end up crawling around with a flashlight after storms. Insurance...
RE: How long can you wait before that leaky roof becomes a real problem?
I get what you’re saying about airflow and materials making a difference, but in my experience, even a slow drip can sneak up on you. Had a spot over my bathroom that I thought was just condensation - turned out the flas...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll be honest - synthetic’s been a game changer for me, at least in our climate (upstate NY, brutal winters). I had felt for years and every spring it was the same story: soft spots, ...
RE: Roofing that stands up to wild weather - anyone tried this?
That’s pretty much where I landed when I was looking at roof options last fall. I kept going back and forth between the “set it and forget it” appeal of standing seam and the sticker shock. My place is right on the edge ...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
Had to laugh at the moss comment - my old shingle roof looked like a chia pet by the end. I tried every “eco-friendly” cleaner out there, even scrubbed it myself a couple times, but it just kept coming back. After the th...
RE: Trying to budget out a CertainTeed roof - any tips?
I hear you on the felt - tried to save a few bucks with it on my garage, and of course we got a freak rainstorm before I could finish. Ended up with water spots on the plywood and a bunch of cursing. Switched to syntheti...
RE: when do you usually tackle gutter cleaning?
I get what you’re saying, but honestly, I’ll take brushing off the top over digging out soggy gunk any day. I’ve got a ton of pine trees and the covers at least keep the worst out. Still gotta get up there, but it’s less...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
Yeah, been there with the hidden screws and mystery tools. Reminds me of when I tried fixing my dishwasher - got halfway through before realizing I needed some obscure wrench. - couldn't agree more, but man, it tests yo...
RE: How tricky is too tricky when fixing modern gadgets?
Had a similar run-in with my coffee maker a couple months back. Thought I'd just pop it open, clean out the tubes, and be done in 15 minutes tops. Nope. Turns out the screws were some weird star-shaped things I didn't ev...