That’s been my experience too. Function over form, especially for anything that lives outside. I’ve used old fence pickets and random hardware to shor...

Honestly, I hear you on the hassle with salvaged wood. I’ve had pieces where it felt like half the project was just prepping the material. Still, noth...

Yeah, the pressure ratings are way higher than what you’d ever see in a house. PEX is usually rated around 160 psi at 73°F, but it’s got some flex so ...

Funny enough, I actually like chrome and matte black together in super modern spaces, but it’s definitely tricky. If the proportions are off or there’...

That’s pretty much the sweet spot—blending in just enough to avoid the clipboard patrol. I’ve seen folks swap out grass for clover or even buffalo gra...