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How To Make an Old Wooden Deck Look Brand New

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Before and after picture of old deck to new

Getting my deck refinished was a big summer surprise. That old deck now looks brand new! Every year I had hoped to be able to afford to do it, but we were never able to. Spring came again and, still, It looked like it would go untouched for another year. Then, it happened!

My brother and his wife had been having their house painted and, totally a surprise to me, they sent the painters to my house to power-wash and stain my deck, too.    Talk about home improvements! What an absolute blessing!!!

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Before and after photos of deck redo

As you can see in the before and after picture above, the raw deck was very dirty. It was 7 years old and had never been power-washed or treated. It needed help.

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We selected a medium gray stain for the main deck and white for the railings. The black rods on the sides look so nice with the white and gray combination. We added new solar lights on the posts, too. They sparkle in the night. They looks like stars – very pretty!

Sparkly solar lights at night on deck

 

How Make An Old Deck Look Brand New

The process was very simple: 

1.Blow the debris off the deck using a leaf blower. [Leaves and seeds from the trees had collected on it.]

2.Power-wash the deck thoroughly and allow it to dry for a day or two.

3.Stain it using rollers and paint brushes. The stain almost looks like paint but it is not. It is formulated for decks.

4.Let it dry between coats.

5.Place the solar deck lights on each of the posts — you are done!

Newly stained deck at night with pretty solar lights

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Enjoy!

I took this pretty picture of the deck in the midst of a rain shower.

Rain coming down on the deck

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How To Transform The Look Of Your Patio Or Deck

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Patios and decks are like rooms without ceilings that we live in when the weather is nice. If you are a person who virtually stays outdoors from sunup to sundown,  it would make sense to surround yourself with the decor you love. Add a bistro table, some throw pillows and planters and you will have a whole new look to enjoy throughout this spring and summer season!

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Woman standing barefoot on a garden walk

I fell in love with bistro tables when I saw my friend’s cozy little garden path. She installed some stepping stones, making a winding walkway under some trees at the side of her house. Next, she added a lovely bistro table with chairs and some large pots with flowers in them. It makes such a beautiful scene. She and her children have tea parties under the trees in their little garden hideaway.


Whether you are creating a garden area with an outdoor dining table or a bench or adding furnishings to the look of your patio / deck, a little bit goes a long way.

Bistro tables are quaint little tables like you might find in a bistro restaurant. You can fit small cups or beverage glasses and a plate or two on them – not much more. If you are all about feasting, you will want a few of them clustered together or you may want to move up to a full sized table.

Floral bistro-style side table #patio #furnitureNow, when it comes to setting a scene for smaller children to enjoy, a pretty bistro style side table is shorter could be perfect for joining the grownups. This floral side table is so pretty, it is the one I would pick! It is only 15 inches high, compared to the 22 – 26 inches of most bistro tables. There are several designs to choose from, too.

If you wish to accommodate more than two or three people but still want the bistro look, consider using more than one table. They can be grouped or positioned at corners of the deck or patio. The nice thing about them is that they tend to be relatively light weight so they are easily moved.

 

Decorative Bistro Tables & Bistro Table Sets

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Bistro Tables pictured above:

Black Modern 3 Piece Gramercy Home Mosaic Patio Bistro Set 

Evergreen Garden Outdoor-Safe Peacock Side Table

Sandstone Mosaic Bistro Accent

 Wrought Iron Bistro Set

Contemporary Round Mosaic Outdoor Bistro Table

Mainstays Forest Hills 3-Piece Bistro Set – Tan

 3 Piece Crackle Orange Finished Iron Bistro Set  

Clayton Court 3 Piece Motion 2 Seat Outdoor Bistro Set (available in green or red)

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Patio & Deck Accessories

Other decorative items that you may want to add to complete your deck or patio’s new look:

  • Bug Zappers
  • Seat Cushions
  • Fire Pits
  • Hanging Plants
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Outdoor Rugs
  • Throw Pillows [outdoor]
  • Planters [large outdoor]
  • Torches

Enjoy!

 

 

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Introducing Our New PATIO!

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New patio made with pavers #patio
Over a year ago, I told you about my once-in-a-lifetime blessing.  For so long I lamented over our inability to keep up our house. Things were falling down around us.
I duct taped.
I camouflaged.
I washed.
I prayed.
I tried not to look!
Looking too closely was painful. The truth was that our home was fast becoming an eye-sore. I liked the winter season best–though summer is truly my favorite time of year–because it was dark outside and the problem was hidden.  In the summertime, the flaws boldly shouted “Why don’t you DO something with this place!” As you know, it takes money to maintain a home properly and, during that very long time, we barely had enough to get by. No frills.
Then things changed. Both of our 85 year old moms passed away within just a few months of each other. We miss them so much. We did inherit some money and, as a result, were finally able to make these much needed repairs and upgrades.  
 
When I wrote that first post, I promised to share the whole adventure with you – and I will -but it is hard to know where to start. We’ll get to the indoors eventually but, first, let’s begin with the NEW PATIO! I love my patio.♥
This “before” picture says it all! 
Our sidewalk was like the rest of our lives …ugly and BROKEN! The roots of our maple tree in the front yard had pushed up one section while the other sunk.
It was not safe to walk on.
It had to go!
Wo, we searched out the best solution. 
Poured concrete was the cheapest but I was longing for something more attractive than that. I was tired of “getting by.” I wanted pretty!
Stamped sidewalks can be beautiful but, interviewing others who had them, we found that they can get very slick when damp – a slipping hazard.
So, we chose to go with pavers and made it more than a sidewalk–it is a patio.
I walked through the displays at a local stone and brick supplier and brought home books. Finally, we picked a stone that was two-toned. The color was called “Oceana”..some are gray and some are a grayish green,  like the ocean. The green shows best after a rain.
It is beautiful!
I was so excited as they pulled up with their equipment that day!
See the deck? That had been a concrete slab that was falling apart.
Our talented son-in-law, Steve, and our equally as talented grandson, Sean, put a deck right over it! They made it look so easy.
 
It only took a good part of a day and voila!
 
Coming Attractions…

How to get your house ready to “move” when you’re not moving!
Dining Room Re-do
Kitchen Re-do
The Deck
…and more to come ….ssshhh, it’s a secret! 

Enjoy!

    
Note: this author is an Amazon affiliate. What does that mean? Well, anything that you buy from Amazon by first clicking on an ad, link or using an Amazon search window on Ducks ‘n a Row will, at no extra cost to you, result in a small commission for me. In advance “thank you!” … Sinea

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