Both of these ideas sound pretty solid, especially the chicken wire trick—never thought of that one. Have you noticed any rusting issues with the wire...

Good point about airflow—my patio's pretty shady, and I've definitely had the moldy rug experience too (ugh). Curious about polymeric sand though...do...

Haha, landscaping fabric on slopes is always a gamble, isn't it? Did you at least get a good laugh out of it later? I had a similar mishap when we fir...

Interesting point about the skeleton key, but do you ever worry about security with those older locks? I mean, they're charming and all, but aren't th...

Have you tried using one of those sanding sponges? I tackled some drywall in our old house last year, and honestly, the sponge made it way easier—less...

Right? It's amazing how something as simple as a quieter opener can totally change your morning routine. Did you notice if it helped with vibrations t...

Yeah, zoning can get tricky fast... Has anyone actually checked if there's an easement running along that fence line? When we bought our historic plac...