Sounds like you've really thought this through, especially the drainage part—I hadn't even considered that until my fire pit turned into a mini pond a...

Good points raised here, but is it always that complicated? I've known a few people who bought affordable land with seasonal creeks and didn't run int...

Totally get where you're coming from with the gravel mess. I've been debating permeable pavers myself, but the upfront cost keeps holding me back. Did...

Yeah, thermal blinds are pretty decent for the price. Did you notice a big difference in colder rooms too, or mostly just sunny ones? I've been thinki...

That's a smart approach, especially the humor bit...it really helps defuse any awkwardness. Do you ever find homeowners hesitant to admit they didn't ...