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RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
Lighting Up The Backyard Fence: Solar, Wired, Or Something Else? - Tried both wired and solar on my own fence last year. Here’s what I noticed: - Wired was a pain to install - digging, running conduit, patching up af...
RE: When the fence is a highway, not a wall
- I’ve had the same issue with eco finishes - seems like no matter how careful I am, the rain just eats them up. - I’ve wondered if it’s the wood itself sometimes. Like, maybe some boards just don’t take stain as well?...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
- Totally relate to the hallway paint struggle - mine looked trashed after one winter, and I swear I spent more time scrubbing than painting. - I’ve noticed some “eco” paints just don’t hold up to real-life messes, espec...
RE: How often do you actually need to clean your gutters?
- Same here - those little bits always sneak past the screens. - I usually do a deep clean late fall, but honestly, after a windy week, I’ll just grab a flashlight and check the downspouts. - If you’ve got oaks overh...
RE: How often do you actually need to clean your gutters?
- Totally get the curb appeal worry. Some of those covers look like mini runways on your roof - kind of ruins the vibe if you care about that stuff. - I’ve seen the ice issue too. My neighbor’s solid covers basically tur...