Good points overall, but I'm not totally sold on sand being the best choice. A friend of mine used sand in his pit and it ended up getting damp after ...

Actually, now that you mention it, I've started noticing a bit of yellowing on mine after just about a year near a sunny window. I hadn't really conne...

I've noticed something similar with brushed nickel—seems like it's a magnet for spots. A couple things I've picked up recently: - Matte black fixture...

- Haven't tried copper myself, but I did use a coated steel mesh screen last summer. Worked fine at first, but after a few months it started warping s...

I haven't personally built framing with composite lumber, but I did recently finish a small shed using treated lumber. A friend suggested composite at...

- Good points about sealing and drainage, but honestly, reclaimed crates outdoors still make me nervous. - Even with elevation, wouldn't moisture even...