- Tried LED strips myself, but honestly found the adhesive pretty weak—kept peeling off after a few weeks. - Ended up using aluminum channels to mount...

- Had mixed results myself with window films. A few thoughts: - Budget films can help a bit with drafts, but don't expect miracles on insulation ratin...

- Composites can be pretty solid, especially if you're worried about moisture and long-term maintenance. - Built a deck with composite boards that mim...

Yeah, excavation can be a real wildcard. Had a similar issue myself—builder gave me a rough heads-up but nothing concrete. Ended up hitting some rocky...