Simple Low Cost Updates For Your Deck

Take your backyard space from drab to fab with a few simple low cost deck updates presented in this Lowe’s video:

Everyone loves a deck, but a few brutal winters and baking summers can take their toll on your deck and furniture. Here are some ideas to make your deck the hot spot of your backyard:

• Fix the flooring: Nail down loose boards, power wash the surface, and apply a new coat of sealant to provide protection from heat, rain, and cold.
• Refresh your seating: If you have wrought iron furniture, sand it down and apply a fresh coat of exterior metal spray paint, then add some colorful cushions.
• Add plants: Potted flowering plants provide beauty, warmth, color. Large planters with evergreen trees provide privacy and more enclosure. Potted plants require little maintenance and are an excellent way to become one with nature.
• Add lighting: Lights turn up the fun on the deck at night. You can go whimsical, dramatic or practical. If you don’t want to deal with wires or electric, choose solar option.