That’s been my experience, too—cardboard really does keep the weeds down for a good while. I do wonder sometimes if it slows down the soil warming up ...

I switched to local wood chips a few years back—got ‘em free from a tree service. They do fade, but I actually like the natural look better than that ...

Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain Interesting take, but I’ve always been a bit skeptical about relying too much on lighting to “fix” a color c...

Title: Building Base Structures—What If You Had To Start Over? Funny you mention the sand layer—I did the same thing under my patio pavers and it mad...

Funny how much pressure there is to follow “the rules.” I used to think my living room had to be arranged a certain way, but honestly, putting my desk...

Funny how people get hung up on granite counters or fancy fixtures, but when it comes time for an appraisal, it’s the stuff you barely notice that bum...