Stainless fasteners are definitely the way to go—learned that lesson the hard way after a “budget” deck job about six years back. Used galvanized hard...

- Totally agree, matte black’s way more forgiving than I expected. - Quick tip: I use a microfiber cloth for the soap scum—works better than paper t...

- Couldn’t agree more—those fake rocks are basically an invitation. - I’ve seen folks stash keys in birdhouses or behind solar panels. Not perfect, bu...