I've had pretty good luck with retractables, but I totally get what you mean about the awkward cleaning. One thing that's helped me is to use a mild d...

Good tip on the laser level—definitely makes solo installs easier. One thing I'd add: if you're dealing with rot, did you end up treating or sealing t...

Interesting approach, but honestly, I've found aluminum trim can handle sunlight pretty well if you switch up your fastening method. Instead of screws...

Yeah, good point about stains needing reapplication in sunny spots—I’ve noticed that too. Oil-based stains seem to hold up slightly better for me than...