Fence post repair stakes and methods

A stake for reinforcing a deteriorated rectangular post that is set within a rectangular opening formed in a concrete footing, comprising:

• (a) a generally flat blade having a width that is substantially less than the width of a first side of the rectangular post, the flat blade including;
• (1) an upper portion having a alignment edge that can align with a first edge of the first side of the post and a first inside wall of the rectangular opening in which the post is set and fastening holes for receiving fasteners for fastening to the rectangular post,
• (2) a lower portion also having an alignment edge that substantially aligns with the alignment edge of the upper portion, the alignment edge of the lower portion also for alignment with the first edge of the first side of the post and the first inside wall of the rectangular opening that also aligns with the edge of the upper portion,
• (3) a curved central portion connecting the upper portion and the lower portion, the curved central portion including an alignment edge for aligning with a second edge of the first side of the post which is opposite the first edge of the first side of the post, the alignment edge of the central curved portion also for aligning with a second inside wall of the rectangular opening which is opposite the first inside wall of the rectangular opening.