Spring now on deck
If your deck is in need of a more thorough cleaning, you may want to consider purchasing or renting a pressure washer. And if it is been more than a year or two since you stained your deck, a new coat with sealant is probably in order.
TO MANY homeowners, a deck project is an all-or-nothing proposition. You either rebuild or stand pat. Yet if you are not in rebuild mode, a spring makeover can’t only make your deck look better for entertaining, it can also preserve its long-term health.
“Whether you live in a cold or warm climate, winter can do a real number on a deck. So adding ‘cleaning and repairing the deck’ to your spring cleaning chore list is a pretty good idea,” said Mike Georgeff, of DirectBuy. “That can range from tightening lose boards and hammering lose nails, to cleaning your deck with a bleach solution to take care of mold and mildew that may have built up over the winter.”
If your deck is in need of a more thorough cleaning, you may want to consider purchasing or renting a pressure washer. And if it is been more than a year or two since you stained your deck, a new coat with sealant is probably in order. Using a different colour stain can literally create an entire new look for your deck and preserve it for the long haul.
Other than cosmetic changes, you may want to add some accessories and furniture to expand on the new look of your deck. Some relatively simple and cost-effective ideas include:
Replacing old lighting and/or installing new solar lights: Classic wooden post caps or solar light caps can easily be glued on to give your deck a new look.
Add new furniture: Consider different types of furniture for your deck: porch rockers, recliners, wicker armchairs and love seats. End tables and coffee tables, items typically thought of for indoor use, can also make quite an impact outdoors.
Plants, plants, and more plants: Fill planter boxes with vines and colourful flowers or load planters with ornamental grasses. Lightweight containers and soil-less planting mix makes moving plants around easier. To minimise maintenance, add water-retention polymers and slow-release fertiliser.
Carpeting: While carpeting an entire deck might be impractical, a rug underneath the table where meals will be eaten does provide a more comfortable experience for guests. It also protects the deck from scratches as people come and go from the table.
Cabinetry for the grill area: Many grills come with built in storage space; you can really cut down the number of trips to the indoor kitchen by adding portable cabinets or storage units and shelving.
“By following some or all of these guidelines, you can makeover your deck in a weekend or two,” said Georgeff. “Even better, you can give your deck a new look without the investment of rebuilding your deck or adding on.”
DirectBuy Club offers many products to help with your deck makeover, including furniture, grills, lighting, and other accessories—all at direct insider prices. In addition, DirectBuy also employs product specialists and designers, so if you need assistance selecting products or advice on how to go about a home improvement project, you have seasoned professionals at your service.
About DirectBuy Club
For more than 39 years, DirectBuy Club has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 150 locations in North America, DirectBuy Club offers its members access to more than 700 brand-name manufacturers or their authorised suppliers in the United States and more than 500 brand-name manufacturers or their authorised suppliers in Canada.
If your deck is in need of a more thorough cleaning, you may want to consider purchasing or renting a pressure washer. And if it is been more than a year or two since you stained your deck, a new coat with sealant is probably in order. Using a different colour stain can literally create an entire new look for your deck and preserve it for the long haul.
Other than cosmetic changes, you may want to add some accessories and furniture to expand on the new look of your deck. Some relatively simple and cost-effective ideas include:
Replacing old lighting and/or installing new solar lights: Classic wooden post caps or solar light caps can easily be glued on to give your deck a new look.
Add new furniture: Consider different types of furniture for your deck: porch rockers, recliners, wicker armchairs and love seats. End tables and coffee tables, items typically thought of for indoor use, can also make quite an impact outdoors.
Plants, plants, and more plants: Fill planter boxes with vines and colourful flowers or load planters with ornamental grasses. Lightweight containers and soil-less planting mix makes moving plants around easier. To minimise maintenance, add water-retention polymers and slow-release fertiliser.
Carpeting: While carpeting an entire deck might be impractical, a rug underneath the table where meals will be eaten does provide a more comfortable experience for guests. It also protects the deck from scratches as people come and go from the table.
Cabinetry for the grill area: Many grills come with built in storage space; you can really cut down the number of trips to the indoor kitchen by adding portable cabinets or storage units and shelving.
“By following some or all of these guidelines, you can makeover your deck in a weekend or two,” said Georgeff. “Even better, you can give your deck a new look without the investment of rebuilding your deck or adding on.”
DirectBuy Club offers many products to help with your deck makeover, including furniture, grills, lighting, and other accessories—all at direct insider prices. In addition, DirectBuy also employs product specialists and designers, so if you need assistance selecting products or advice on how to go about a home improvement project, you have seasoned professionals at your service.
About DirectBuy Club
For more than 39 years, DirectBuy Club has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furnishings, home improvement and flooring, to entertainment and outdoor products, accessories and much, much more. With more than 150 locations in North America, DirectBuy Club offers its members access to more than 700 brand-name manufacturers or their authorised suppliers in the United States and more than 500 brand-name manufacturers or their authorised suppliers in Canada.
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