Had a client once who patched up his roof leak with some random sealant he found in his garage... I was skeptical it'd last a month, let alone years. Checked back recently—still holding strong after three winters. Guess sometimes the sketchy fixes really do work out.
"Guess sometimes the sketchy fixes really do work out."
Haha, this hits close to home. Reminds me of when I bought my first rental property—roof looked fine at first glance, but turned out it leaked like a sieve. Patched it myself with some leftover tar and crossed fingers... figured I'd get a proper fix soon enough. That was five years ago, and it's still dry as a bone. Makes me wonder why I ever pay pros for anything!
Haha, this hits close to home. Reminds me of when I bought my first rental property—roof looked fine at first glance, but turned out it leaked like a sieve.
Haha, love stories like these. Had a similar experience with an old porch—planned on tearing it down "soon," but a quick fix turned into a permanent solution somehow. Guess some DIY patches just have staying power... or we're luckier than we thought?
Haha, DIY fixes can definitely surprise us sometimes...but honestly, I've seen more quick patches turn into headaches down the road than lasting solutions. Had a client once who patched up a basement leak with some sealant and crossed fingers. Worked great for about two rainy seasons, then one heavy storm later—total nightmare. Maybe luck plays a role, but I'd say it's usually safer to bite the bullet early and do it right. Or am I just overly cautious?
"Worked great for about two rainy seasons, then one heavy storm later—total nightmare."
Haha, sounds familiar. Reminds me of when I patched a leaky pipe under my kitchen sink with duct tape and optimism... held beautifully until we had company over for Thanksgiving dinner. Let's just say turkey wasn't the only thing swimming that night. Honestly, you're probably right—better to spend a bit upfront and avoid the soggy regrets later. But hey, sometimes the DIY gamble is half the fun, right?
