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RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF - Baffles are definitely overlooked, and you’re spot on about the airflow. I’ve walked into too many attics where insulation is jammed right up to the roof deck - no venting, j...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
That’s true, but I’d push back a bit on the “just swap grass for gravel” thing. Sometimes, that’s actually the right call - especially if you’re dealing with tiny side yards or strips where nothing survives anyway. - Gr...
RE: HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL
Wood chips definitely hold moisture longer than straw in my experience, especially once they start to break down. Straw’s easier to spread but tends to blow around and decompose faster. If you’re after water retention, w...