I've seen similar issues, but honestly, I've had injection molded chairs last years without cracking. Could it be more about the quality of the plasti...

Good points about the sand and gravel setup—I did something similar and it's held up nicely. Curious though, did you add any edging around your pit? I...

Brushed stainless is definitely a solid compromise. I've had mine for about five years now, and while I agree it's pretty forgiving with fingerprints,...

Haha, same here... spent hours sanding and filling after rushing into painting once—never again. Claypaint's definitely worth the extra prep though; i...

You're definitely not alone there—I remember spending hours trying to decipher those ratings myself. Honestly, the shades are a solid start, but you'r...

Yeah, hitting that balance can be tough. I've had similar experiences—went for pricier plumbing fixtures once, thinking they'd last longer, but ended ...

I've noticed something similar—wood floats do seem smoother with drier mixes. With wetter concrete, I find they sometimes drag a bit, making it tricki...

Had a similar worry last summer—sparks definitely left tiny marks on my composite deck. A heat mat helps, but I'd recommend something thicker or even ...

I get why shopping around seems like the smart move, but honestly, sometimes the builder's lender really is the best option. When we closed on our new...