I hear you on the “leaf logo for show” thing—drives me nuts. I’ve had buyers ask if a building is “green certified” and when I dig into it, sometimes...

I actually tried something similar at one of my rentals a couple years back—a bench over the drain area. Looked sharp and tenants loved the extra seat...

Twice a year is about right in my experience, especially if you’ve got mature trees nearby. I’ve tried every “shortcut” out there—foam, mesh, even tho...