Haha, totally get that feeling. Last time I tackled an old lock, I found rust, dust, and a random bobby pin jammed inside... no hidden treasures sadly...

Definitely seconding the felt pads tip. Learned that one the hard way after refinishing my first hardwood floor—spent days sanding and staining, only ...

Totally agree with you on foam panels looking way cleaner over time. I remember installing reflective barriers in my first garage reno—thought they'd ...

Polycarbonate's solid, but I still love the cozy vibe fabric gives. I've angled mine slightly for runoff—no more surprise waterfalls mid-burger flip.....