In Episode 8 of "The Good, Bad & the Ugly of Self Storage," hosts Michael and Dylan Cunningham discuss storm water management and landscaping in California. They explain the importance of capturing and managing storm water to prevent flooding and pollution, highlighting the use of detention ponds, retention ponds, underground detention systems, and permeable pavement. They also discuss the aesthetic and functional benefits of integrating ponds into landscaping. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of timing excavation during dry months to avoid erosion and the significance of selecting cost-effective irrigation systems, such as Rain Bird for affordability and Hunter for advanced features. The episode concludes with a reminder to value engineer projects to save costs.