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RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
Man, you nailed it with that. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve pulled up to a job and found those so-called “maintenance-free” guards just packed solid with needles and gunk. One time, a client had this fancy mesh ...
RE: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle?
Man, I’ve seen that so many times - people just slap up whatever’s handy and hope nobody notices. I once found old moving blankets stuffed in as “insulation.” Did you have any issues with moisture after fixing it up, or ...
RE: Hidden costs that sneak up during home renovations
Hidden Costs That Sneak Up During Home Renovations Knob-and-tube hiding behind a closet wall… that’s the stuff of nightmares. I’ve lost count of how many times I thought we were in the clear, only to open up a section a...
RE: Why does load distribution always trip me up?
Title: Why does load distribution always trip me up? Man, you nailed it with the unpredictability of plaster. I’ve been in houses where the plaster is so dense it’ll eat through drill bits, and then two rooms over, it’s...
RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
Title: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW? Yeah, that detective work is half the fun and half the headache, right? I’ve run into all sorts of surprises under layers of paint - one time I found old newspa...