Honestly, I’m with you on the headaches from wax. Here’s my take: - Hardwax oil is way less fussy for touch-ups—just did a quick fix after my kid dra...

- Totally get your frustration with landscape fabric—been there, done that, never again. - Gravel paths are underrated imo. Cheap, easy to maintain, a...

Totally agree on sealing the concrete walls—made a huge difference for me too. One extra thing I'd suggest is checking your gutters and downspouts out...

Yeah, outdoor rugs can be a real pain. I tried one last summer thinking it'd spruce things up, but it ended up looking grubby after just a couple week...

Monthly checks do seem a bit much, especially if you're dealing with composite. But honestly, seasonal might be pushing it the other way a little. I'v...