Well I pulled all the deck furniture out. I spary painted the set where there was wear and I took out the cushions to air. Tomorrow I'll wash the set and put it up correctly. The set is getting old but I told the wife that until it falls apart I woud like to continue keeping it in use.
The set is the old style where you put the cushions on them. (This is opposed to the new stle where there is a mesh type arrangement.)
We have some old plastic chairs and I told the wife I will wash them and then try Armor All on them. I tried it on one chair and it makes the chair look nicer. I don't want to put out money for new chairs if these are just an aesthetic issue.
I have a few old Redwood pieces that are kind of beat up. We take them out when we have a larger group. I am going to sand and stain them. I did this 7 or 8 years ago. They came out looking good too. I still have the cushions and they are in good shape.
We sealed the deck last year so I will give it another two years until I re-do it again. The boards seem to be in good shape as are the verticals. The deck is 15 years old and made of cedar. I am hoping to get a Trek deck if I can save up the money. Until then it is upkeep which keeps the deck going.
I will be sealing my driveway and walk this year. I used filler and sealer last year. This year I am just sealing. I'll be doing it myself.
I went to Sears and got a new filter for my shop vac. I will be detailing the cars myself.
I have to paint the railing in front of the house this week too! Oh brother!
I hope it turns out okay.
The wife is busily compiling more items for the honey-do list. I just hope I can complete all the items without spending much money!
Well that is all for now.
Setting up for Summer
May 5th, 2006 at 11:21 pm
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hopefully,
KarenSue
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May 7th, 2006 at 07:27 pm 1147030079
Still another way to jazz up a patio (cheaply) is to get large planters and work on interesting plant arrangements. Or put long planters on the deck.
Tiki torches and garden lights are fun, too!
May 8th, 2006 at 10:55 pm 1147128908
I tightened up the bolts on the redwood furniture and all I really have to do is those little stools that come with that set!
I Armor Alled the plastic chairs and while they don't look new they are passable. Thank you Mr Clean and Tilex!
We use lamps that burn citronella oil and they are placed around the deck. The wife has done planters. We picked up pots and plantersat a garage sale. Tiki torches might provide a nice touch.
KarenSue, Thank you but I am already spoken for. My wife might say take him though!