I've wondered about this myself... As a custom builder, I've seen lots of homeowners add things purely for lifestyle value—like screened porches, outd...

Yeah, water hardness can definitely sneak up on you. Did you notice a difference right away after installing the softener, or did it take some time? I...

That's actually a really good point about slope and underlayers. I've had projects where just adjusting the angle slightly made water issues vanish pr...

Yeah, totally agree with this. Have you thought about maintenance responsibilities too? Like, who covers repairs or snow removal if you're in a colder...