Yeah, stainless isn't always the magic bullet people think it is—especially near saltwater. Learned that myself with deck screws. Now I just assume ev...

- French drains definitely help, but they're not foolproof either—seen them clog up after a few years. - Best bet is combining drains with proper grad...

Yeah, been there myself. Honestly though, seasonal checks might be overkill unless you've got a ton of trees or a really lush green roof. I usually ey...

- Humidity matters, sure, but honestly I think ambient temp is way more critical. - Usually true, but too low can cause weak welds that fail later......