tcarpenter91
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RE: How Often Do You Really Need to Service Your Stuff?

That sounds about right—trying to keep up with every single maintenance task can get overwhelming fast. I used to think I’d need a spreadsheet for eve...

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RE: Quick fixes for sudden roof leaks—what actually works?

Had to laugh at the buckets in the attic—been there too, after a nasty windstorm last fall. I tried that spray-on rubber stuff on a flashing leak, but...

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RE: Just got a roof inspection PDF that's straight outta sci-fi

Yeah, moss is a nightmare around here. I used to think cedar shakes were the dream look, but after seeing how fast they go green in our wet winters, I...

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RE: When sparks fly: imagining a wildfire-proof neighborhood

WHEN SPARKS FLY: IMAGINING A WILDFIRE-PROOF NEIGHBORHOOD I’ve actually seen a version of this play out, minus the secret lair vibes. My uncle lives u...

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RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons—did you see this?

That’s been my experience too. I used to think newer roofs were basically worry-free, but after last spring’s hail, even a 6-year-old roof had a coupl...

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RE: Navigating local rules for adding a green roof: my step-by-step

That’s wild about the inspector barely glancing at your drainage setup. I’ve noticed the same thing—like, they’ll crawl around with a tape measure and...

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RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?

That’s rough—flashing can be such a pain if it’s not done right. Did you end up fixing it yourself or call someone in? I’ve seen a few metal roofs go ...

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RE: Keeping rust at bay when you're near the ocean

That orange Cheeto dust look is way too familiar... I learned the hard way with galvanized nails on a shed roof near the bay. Ever try those ceramic-c...

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