Yep, exactly my experience too. A few extra points I'd add: - Odd numbers of accent pieces often feel more balanced visually (like 3 or 5 yellow item...

Definitely agree on drainage, but also consider: - Firebrick lining inside—regular bricks can crack under heat. - Keep a decent clearance from seatin...

Good points, though I've found layering woven and non-woven can actually help in some tricky spots—especially if your soil has a lot of clay. But yeah...

Yeah, layering definitely makes sense. When we renovated our place, we went pretty heavy on ventilation—fans, open windows, the works—but what surpris...

Definitely true—each project teaches you something new. A couple things I've learned after wrestling with quick-setting silicone myself: - Prep is ke...

Had a similar experience with some reclaimed bricks I got cheap off Craigslist. They weren't exactly uniform—some chipped corners, uneven coloring, si...