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.
How I fixed my flooding back patio (DIY drain, home inspector)
Soggy yard? I found the last owner's buried drain (DIY French drain alternative)
I built my paver patio twice: paver base panels on a soggy yardStart 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