We went with real brick in our last place, and honestly, I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Yeah, the upfront cost hurt a bit, but the solid feel and qui...

Same here—I was skeptical at first too. Thought it was just another overpriced gadget for tech enthusiasts. But after seeing how it quietly optimized ...

Good points about drainage and airflow—I second the pea gravel recommendation. I've had sand turn into a soggy mess after rain, which isn't fun to cle...