Good point on stainless steel for drinking water—definitely worth the extra cost there. I've seen galvanized mesh hold up pretty well in suburban setu...

Been there, seen worse. Pulled out everything from toy cars to toothbrushes—kids get creative. Did you manage to fish it out with just the plunger, or...

I've set up a basic rain barrel system at my place—nothing fancy, just a barrel under the downspout. It's surprisingly useful for watering plants and ...