Have you considered how much soil type plays into this? I had a client who put in a rain garden on heavy clay soil, thinking it'd soak everything up. ...

Tile roofs are tough, but maintenance-free? Nah. Ever checked under the tiles after a storm? You'd be surprised how much junk gets trapped there... ev...

How long was your neighbor's quote good for, anyway? Usually, suppliers I deal with set a clear expiration—30 or 60 days is pretty common. Did he have...