Wish I'd seen this thread before I tackled my patio last summer... would've saved me some headaches. Totally agree on the coarse sand—fine sand turned...

Yeah, gravel underneath definitely helps. I skipped it once thinking I'd save time... big mistake. Ended up dealing with moisture seeping in after hea...

That's a good point about insulation making a difference, but honestly, even with proper insulation, metal roofs can still have their moments. We repl...

Haha, been there way too many times myself. Honestly, switching felt weird at first, but now I can't imagine going back. Give it a shot—you might surp...

You make some solid points, especially about prep work—but honestly, concrete quality itself can make a noticeable difference too. I remember when I r...

Totally feel you on that furniture smell struggle. We had a similar issue when we moved into our new place—thought we'd save some cash by grabbing che...

I've found that clients usually appreciate a bit of both. Case studies definitely help ease their minds, but sometimes nothing beats a quick chat with...

Totally with you on this. When we redid our kitchen, the designer we worked with was great at showing us how certain choices would affect our daily ro...

I've noticed the comfort thing can be hit or miss at first... mine took a week or two to really learn our patterns. After that, though, it got pretty ...