New Victorian path not aligned with front door
Natalie Keightley
9 years ago
We just had a new front pathway done but it is not centered with the door. What to do? :( Hoping it won't be so noticeable once we have a gate and some potted plants. Any other tips (that don't involve ripping the whole thing up!)? Or is it not as obvious as it is to me?? Thanks in advance.
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