Your
patio is your outdoor entertainment area, but like any part of your
backyard can and will become overgrown and disheveled unless you take
care of it. If you are new to the homeownership lifestyle, and need
some pointers on how to refresh your patio space, then look no
further:
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Replace Broken and Cracked Bricks
If
your patio is made up of brick, then it is time to dig them out and
replace them. If it is concrete, it is time to kill the weeds growing
up from in-between them and reseal it. If you have a deck, then rent
a professional sander, sand it down, stain and reseal
the deck. Your patio space won’t magically get better over
time, and this level of maintenance is essential to keep your
backyard oasis refreshed and beautiful.
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Keep the Weeds at Bay
Try
not to use chemicals to kill your weeds unless you absolutely have
to. This is yours and your family’s health that you are talking
about. Alternatives you should consider instead is to either adopt a
regular weeding regimen, or to choose plants that will grow in their
stead. For example, moss can be a great plant that frames your
patio’s grout, and is much better looking and feeling underfoot
than prickly weeds.
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Invest In Clever Outdoor Storage Ideas
Your
patio furniture and décor won’t hold up for long unless you invest
in very high-quality water and weather resistant materials. If your
patio furniture is wicker, then expect it to gray over time. Instead
of letting your patio furniture go to waste, invest in some clever
outdoor storage ideas or, at the very least, make a space in your
garage and buy a tarp to cover your patio furniture in the winter.
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Refresh Old and Dusted Patio Cushions
Patio
cushions are a must to enjoy a comfortable time outdoors, and yet
that very comfort becomes a growing field for mold and bugs if you
don’t store them correctly. This means that you cannot leave them
out overnight and need to take them in if it rains during the summer.
Even with all of these precautions, they can become gray and worn out
over time. If your cushions are custom, this can make replacing them
difficult, but thankfully with Fig
Leaf Cushion Covers you can renew the life of your cushions with
ease.
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Give it a Deep Clean
Every
spring you will want to give your patio furniture a deep clean. This
will help keep it in the best condition and is also how you can make
it feel great when you touch it. No dust or pesky spider webs should
make you feel uncomfortable when you sit in your deck chair.
Patio
areas need a lot of maintenance in order to stay in tip top condition
and ready to entertain guests in the summers. Winter in particular
can hit patios hard, and unless you stay on top of weeding and other
chores, nature will start to take over your patio area during the
growing season.
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