Went plastic myself about three years back—mostly because my wallet cried at the metal prices, lol. Winters here aren't exactly gentle, but honestly, it's held up surprisingly well. Agree on the fabric though...spent a whole weekend wrestling with that stuff. Patience level: expert mode unlocked.
Glad to hear the plastic's holding up—I went that route too, mostly to save cash. Fabric was a total nightmare here as well, but hey...at least it's done now. Props for sticking it out through winter installs, that's dedication.
Haha, winter installs are no joke—I learned that the hard way. My fingers nearly froze off trying to lay down plastic in January. Quick tip: next time, grab some cheap hand warmers... total lifesavers for DIY winter projects.
Hand warmers are handy, but honestly, a good pair of insulated gloves is way more practical long-term. I grabbed some on clearance a few years back—still going strong and no more frozen fingers during winter projects.
Totally agree about gloves being the smarter play long-term. I learned that lesson pretty quickly after moving into my first place last year—thought hand warmers would do the trick, but nope, just ended up with pockets full of used packs and still freezing fingers. Now I've got a solid pair of insulated gloves, and it's been a total game-changer for shoveling snow or dealing with icy gutters.
Speaking of winter projects, have you (or anyone else) tried heated gloves? I've seen them pop up online here and there, and I'm super curious if they're worth the extra money or just another gimmick. Seems like they could be great for longer outdoor jobs, but I'm skeptical about their durability and battery life. Any experiences there?
