Mint underfoot does sound nice...but did you find any issues with bees or insects being drawn to the mint near seating areas? I've noticed mint flower...

Couldn't agree more. I've seen clients surprised by mold or warped wood because they trusted their gut a bit too much. Intuition's great, but humidity...

I've used outdoor curtains before, and honestly, they're a mixed bag. They look great and add nice privacy, but if your porch gets a lot of wind, you'...

Yeah, that's pretty much how it goes. I've found adding a flat contingency of 10-15% to my initial estimates helps cushion those inevitable "surprises...