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Yard projects

DIY fixes from my own soggy Virginia Beach yard, each with a short video, plain steps and a materials list. I am a home inspector; these are what I did, not engineered specs.

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Start with the cause: standing water in your yard: 24-hour test and fixes · plants for wet spots.

What’s OK to Plant: $12

Fixed the water? Get plants picked for your ZIP that handle wet spots, each with its legal status checked, plus build plans for a drainage fix for your soil.

Get the $12 plan