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Fixing the 'Tall Forehead': How to Fill Dead Space Between Wide-Set Windows
Wide-set windows leaving a blank gap on your house facade? Skip the fake shutters. Here is how an eyebrow pergola adds curb appeal and fixes the proportions.
Don't Demo That Broken Patio: How to Fix It With a Gravel Extension
Tree roots ruined your patio? Don't rip it out. Learn how to cut a clean line, choose the right gravel, and build a fire pit extension that looks intentional.
Don't Brick Over Broken Stairs: Why the 'Easy Fix' Is a Trip Hazard Waiting to Happen
Your contractor wants to lay brick over old stone stairs to save money. Here's why that 'easy fix' creates code violations and future cracks.
Why Your Brick Wall is Wet: The Hidden Danger of High Gravel
Is your decorative gravel touching your brick wall? Learn why rising damp happens, the termite risk, and how to create the necessary 4-inch clearance gap.
The "Mud Buffer" Fix: How to Stop Boggy Patio Edges Without Expensive Drains
Is your patio edge a muddy swamp? Don't dig a gravel trench—it makes things worse. Here is the cheap, effective fix to save your floors from muddy dog paws.
That Sinking Feeling: Why Soft Dirt Mounds Kill Your Lawn (and the Better Fix)
Loose, sinking soil in your lawn usually hides a burying mistake. Here is why grass won't grow there and why a native planting bed is the smarter solution.