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tstone65
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RE: Anyone have experience with shingles that hold up against hail?
That’s honestly the main reason I bit the bullet on impact shingles too. The upfront cost stings, but not having to patch things up after every hailstorm is a relief. I do wish they did more for attic heat, but yeah - sm...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
Not sure I’m sold on hanging much off the hammer loop, even with a carabiner. Maybe, but I’ve had stuff still catch or snag when I’m up on a steep roof or squeezing past trusses. For me, anything dangling is just asking...
RE: Eye and hand protection: disposable vs. reusable gear?
I get the argument for reusables, but in some cases - like when there’s potential for chemical exposure or mold - I just don’t trust washing to get everything out. I’ve seen folks get rashes after reusing gloves that loo...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
Yeah, reds seem to be the worst for this, at least from what I’ve seen. My neighbor had a Mazda with that fancy “Soul Red” and after a few years, the hood looked way duller than the rest - he parks outside all the time t...
RE: What would you do if your flat roof kept leaking but you couldn’t find the source?
I get what you mean about the roof just being “done” with patch jobs. After a while, it feels like you’re just chasing leaks around in circles. I’ve had a flat roof that kept springing new leaks every season, and honestl...