Yeah, I totally get where you're coming from. Wax does seem to give that peace of mind, especially if you’ve got kids or guests who never remember coa...

I hear you on the anti-slip strips—they’re never as “clear” as they claim. I’ve just accepted a little moss in the shady corners, too. Have you ever t...

Closed-cell foam is definitely the way to go. Learned that the hard way after a basement flood... open-cell foam turned into a soggy mess and mold cit...

I've been down the olive oil rabbit hole too, and yeah, the cloudy residue is no fun. Diluted vinegar works pretty well, but I've also had great luck ...

Totally agree with you on the stain idea. I went with a semi-transparent stain on my pallet furniture last year, and it held up surprisingly well thro...

Honestly, I thought I'd be tweaking them nonstop at first, but after the initial setup, it's pretty much hands-off. Occasionally I'll adjust something...

I had a similar issue last year—thought everything was fine until I stepped on a board and felt it give slightly. Turned out moisture had weakened sev...