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Q: How do you know when an asphalt shingle roof needs replacement? Are there clues to look for before telltale water stains appear on our plaster ceilings?

— Pat Burmeister, Plymouth, MN

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To remove sticky flooring and roofing adhesives from your tools, pop the tools into the freezer overnight. The next morning, chip the hardened (frozen) adhesive off with an old chisel, stiff-blade putty knife or paint scraper.