Couldn’t agree more with this approach. I used to be on team “pristine patio” too, but after a few years of chasing every weed and scrubbing every sto...

Timers can definitely be a pain sometimes. I had mine set up perfectly until one night friends stayed late, and suddenly we're all plunged into darkne...

True, treated wood can be great. I built a small wooden bench from treated lumber a few years back—thought it'd last maybe two seasons tops—but it's s...