Colour correction
Each direction has supportive colours. Painting a wall or adding fabrics in the right colour can strengthen a weak zone. For example, yellow and cream calm a disturbed south-west, while green supports the east.
Metal strips and elements
Vaastu experts use copper, brass, aluminium or lead strips along the floor to "seal" a defective zone, such as a toilet in the wrong direction. Each metal corresponds to an element and is chosen according to the defect.
Mirrors
A mirror on the north or east wall can visually extend a cut in those directions. Never place mirrors facing the bed or on south or west walls.
Lighting
A missing or dark south-east corner can be strengthened with a red or warm light kept on in the evening. Good lighting overall removes the stagnant energy linked with dark corners.
Plants and water
Healthy green plants in the north and east, and a small water feature in the north-east, bring life to dull zones. Remove dried or thorny plants from inside the home.
Pyramids, yantras and symbols
Vaastu pyramids, the Vaastu Yantra, Shree Yantra, swastik and Om symbols are traditional remedies placed in defective zones or at the entrance.
Habits are remedies too
Daily cleaning, lighting a lamp at dusk, removing broken items and keeping the entrance welcoming are some of the most powerful Vaastu remedies of all.