Totally agree on the marigolds—mosquitoes seem to hate them. Another trick I've found helpful: - Lemon balm planted in pots (to avoid mint-like invas...

- Totally agree on conduit—it's worth the extra effort, especially outdoors. - Another trick I've used is running wires behind trim boards or along na...

Copper and velvet could work nicely, but watch out for going too heavy on metal—it can feel cold fast. Maybe balance it out with reclaimed wood or wov...

French drain alone probably won't cut it if you're dealing with heavy clay. I've been there—installed a drain thinking it'd solve everything, but the ...

Totally agree with this. I've done a few eco-friendly remodels where clients wanted to tackle noise issues sustainably, and honestly, simpler stuff us...