I get the peace of mind angle, but honestly, most of the time I’ve found pros just do the same surface checks I do—except they charge a lot more. If y...

Pressure-treated is solid advice, but I’ll push back a bit on composite decking. I’ve seen it get pretty slick with all the salt spray and humidity—es...

Nylon rollers definitely quiet things down, but durability-wise, I'm not totally sold yet. Mine started squeaking after about a year, needed some sili...

Rain barrels can definitely help, but they're not a magic bullet. I've used them for years, and while they won't stop major flooding on their own, the...