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Aside from metal installation, the homeowner works on improving drainage around the patio. Filling a ditch with rocks for better water runoff exemplifies practical problem-solving. “I had a hole, a ditch here because I wanted to make this thing as big as I could,” they mention, expressing both the ambition and the challenge of handling an expansive backyard project. Rock filling aims to prevent water intrusion, especially crucial since the space has electrical components and treated wood vulnerable to water damage.