Foundation stucco easy to fix

They've already moved the dirt away and stopped planting in that area of the garden.

Can they repair this without redoing the whole house? - Ann, San Diego, Calif.

Answer: A stucco problem at the foundation is usually pretty easy to fix.

First, use a pressure washer to break off all the loose plaster and minerals at the foundation.

Next, apply a bonding agent (special glue). To finish, simply trowel on a latex stucco patch to fill the voids.