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RE: Why does cleaning up nail clippings always turn into a scavenger hunt?
I’ve tried the tape method too, but honestly, it just felt like overkill for something so tiny. What’s worked best for me is clipping over an old towel - catchs most of them, and then you just shake it out outside. Way l...
RE: Would adding foam board to attic hatch make a difference in winter?
I hear you on the attic tent. I tried one a few years back, thinking it’d be a quick fix for drafts, but the zipper started acting up after the first winter. Ended up with cold air sneaking in anyway. What finally worked...
RE: just read about roof issues popping up after winter - are you checking yours?
Had a green roof on my old place for about five years - looked great until that one spring when I realized the drains were totally clogged with dead roots and leaves. Ended up with a mini swamp up there. Lesson learned: ...
RE: Little-known uses for that hammer loop on your belt
I’ve tried the coffee mug trick too, but I nearly wore half my drink once when I bent over to grab a 2x4. Now I just wedge it somewhere safe and hope for the best. The glove thing is pretty standard for me, though I’ve a...
RE: Why does every car brand have their own weird shade of red?
Matching paint is a nightmare, whether it’s cars or houses. I tried to touch up a spot on my old pickup with the exact factory code, and it still stuck out like a sore thumb. Even the guy at the paint shop just shrugged ...
RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?
Trimming trees back made a bigger difference than I expected - less junk in the gutters, and fewer critters trying to get in too. I’ve tried those foam gutter inserts, but they just turned into a soggy mess after one sea...
RE: Roof Dramas: Shingles vs. Metal After Heavy Rain
That’s wild, because I’ve always had metal and yeah, when it pours, you really know it. Kind of grew to like the noise, but after the last hailstorm dented half my panels, I started eyeing alternatives. Looked into green...
RE: Roof upkeep through the seasons - did you see this?
I hear you on the temp swings - same deal here in northern Illinois. I used to swear by felt just because that’s what my dad always used, but after a couple winters where it bubbled and tore, I switched over. Synthetics ...