You nailed it. I’ve done both—French drain for the heavy stuff, rain garden for the overflow and aesthetics. It’s not flashy, but man, you notice the ...

NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF I’ll be blunt—metal roofs are the way to go if you’re sick of leaks and constant patch jobs. I’ve replaced...

Yeah, that's pretty much spot-on advice right there. I tackled a similar clay nightmare when pouring my own foundation last summer. Gypsum sounded lik...

Good points about the cold weather and battery life—I’ve definitely noticed the same thing. Last winter, I was framing out a shed in near-freezing tem...

I went with smart bulbs at first and ran into the exact same issue—family members constantly flipping the switches off, driving me nuts. Switched to s...

Good points on the rust issue—I had a similar experience with mine. I skipped the paint at first, thinking it wasn't necessary, but after one winter i...

You're spot-on about proactive engagement making a huge difference... but honestly, zoning itself isn't always as solid as you're suggesting. I've had...