Reclaimed wood definitely helps stretch the budget. I did something similar—found some old pallets, carefully dismantled them (watch for hidden nails!...

I switched from a chain-drive to a belt-drive opener about two years ago, and honestly, reliability-wise, it's been pretty solid. I was hesitant too b...

Definitely second the mulch and compost suggestion—worked wonders for me too. One additional thing I've found helpful is planting native shrubs or gra...

You're definitely not imagining things—prices have noticeably jumped in the past year or two. Part of it is supply chain disruptions and material shor...