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RE: Switching from RO to UF membranes made my life way easier
I hear you on the RO trickle - felt like I was waiting for paint to dry every time I filled a pot. But I gotta admit, I’m still not totally sold on having all those minerals back in my water. Sure, my plants perked up (m...
RE: Did you know synthetic slate can actually be lighter than real stone?
I get the appeal of those green roofs, but honestly, I’m not convinced they’re worth the hassle unless you’re really committed. My buddy tried the sedum mats - looked cool for a year, then half of it died off in a dry su...
RE: TOUGHER ROOF OR JUST GOOD ENOUGH? NEED HELP DECIDING
I’ve wondered about those warranties too. My neighbor had GAF shingles with a “lifetime” warranty, but when a bunch blew off in a windstorm, the hoops he had to jump through were wild. Turns out most of it was “prorated”...
RE: How do you keep your gutters from turning into leaf soup?
That’s been my experience too - “maintenance-free” is definitely a myth when it comes to gutters. I tried those foam inserts a few years back, mostly because the install looked so easy. Fast forward to the next spring an...