I hear you on the tape. I skipped it on my deck too—just kept up with stain, and the joists are still solid after a decade. That said, I probably got ...

I get what you mean about the zinc strips not making a huge difference. I tried them too, but honestly, I didn’t see much change after a year. Maybe i...

I get the urge to put things off, especially when you’re staring down a big bill. I waited a couple years too long to deal with my old asphalt shingle...