I've had similar experiences with pine straw—looks great, but man, it can get messy fast if you don't have something to hold it down. A couple years b...

Good points there. Couple extra things I've noticed over the years: - Plastic pipe hangers can help dampen noise better than metal ones. - Don't unde...

I've had similar issues with outdoor faucets, and frost-free spigots were definitely a good call. A couple of extra tips I've picked up over the years...

Fair point, but I'd argue it depends on the heater's age and your water quality. If it's relatively new (under 6-7 years), swapping the anode rod and ...

Good points about rodents and crimp fittings—seen both myself. A couple more things: - Double-check your crimps with a gauge tool—quick step, saves h...