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RE: Rainwater pooling in the backyard - what actually works?
That clay is brutal, I hear you. Honestly, even with a rain garden, you’re always gonna have some pooling on heavy soils. One thing that’s helped me is reducing runoff at the source - green roofs or even just rain barrel...
RE: Rainwater pooling in the backyard - what actually works?
That “gumbo” clay is a nightmare, isn’t it? I’ve seen folks spend thousands on regrading and still end up with standing water after a heavy rain. Swales are a solid move, but like you said, they’re not magic - especially...
RE: Why some roof coatings actually make things worse
That’s the thing - most folks don’t realize how unforgiving those coatings are if there’s even a hint of moisture left. I’ve seen it go sideways on both DIY and pro jobs. Honestly, I think a lot of these “miracle” coatin...