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RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
That’s a classic - my grandma swore by broomsticks in the windows. I’ve always wondered, though, if anyone’s tried layering privacy film on the glass? Not just for looks, but it actually makes it harder to shatter. Ever ...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
Title: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof I get the appeal of a metal roof, but honestly, I’ve seen a few projects where the “minimal fuss” part didn’t quite pan out. One client had condensation issues because t...
RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
I’ve installed a few solar motion lights around my place - mostly to highlight the landscaping, but security’s a nice bonus. Honestly, the cheaper ones did start to fade after about 18 months, especially in shaded spots....
RE: When the night sky turns to day: what if your neighborhood was lit up 24/7?
Funny how “enough” light means something totally different depending on who you ask. I once helped a street where one neighbor wanted to read outside at midnight, and another was convinced any extra light would ruin thei...