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RE: Keeping things cool when arguments heat up
Funny you mention silicone caulk - I’ve used it for drafty window frames, and it’s a game changer compared to tape. If you want to go even more permanent, I’ve had luck with weatherstripping foam too. It’s not fancy, but...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF Couldn’t agree more about not sweating the small stuff. When I redid my own roof, I spent way too long obsessing over shingle color, only to realize after the first rain that a...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES - WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? Ha, I’ve been there - spent way too long sanding and sealing “real” wood trim, only to watch it warp the first winter. If I had to do it again, I’d go engineered...