stormgeocacher
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RE: Rainwater pooling in the backyard - what actually works?
Yeah, grading made a way bigger difference for me than I expected. I spent ages trying fancy solutions, but just moving a few wheelbarrows of dirt around did more than the French drain ever did. My yard’s got stubborn cl...
RE: How I dodged a payday loan disaster
Ha, I tried the ziplock trick too - until I left it on the dash and baked all my receipts into one crispy wad. At this point, I’d settle for a digital receipt or just a legible one. My glovebox is basically a paper grave...
RE: Torch-down roofs: saw a news piece about fire risks - thoughts?
I hear you on the tar monster situation - cold-applied is a nightmare to clean up. But torch-down does make me nervous when the crew’s up there with open flames, especially if the wind picks up. I’ve had both, and honest...
RE: Which holds up better over time: felt or synthetic underlayment?
I’ve had both on my roof over the years - synthetic is definitely slicker, nearly did a cartoon-style slip myself. As for attic temps, I honestly didn’t notice much difference. Maybe a degree or two, but nothing dramatic...
RE: Clearing roof mess: DIY or hire a pro?
Mesh guards and pine needles - what a combo. Tried them myself, and it was like giving the needles a place to hang out permanently. Ended up with more clogs than before, plus a few choice words I won’t repeat here. Now I...