Time to Start Thinking of Spring

It has been a tough winter, in all respects. And it looks like there is more to come! So why not pull yourself out of the doldrums and think about what you can do this spring to improve your patio, deck, balcony, terrace or porch?

 

This is a good time to shop around online and find out what is out there, how much it costs, and whether or not you can do the work yourself or have to hire a subcontractor. There may not be much to pick from in the stores until March or April, but you can be prepared…and if you’re lucky, you might even find something at a bargain price right now.

 

If you have a neighbor whose house is too close to your patio, giving you no feelings of privacy, why not consider putting tall trellises up on that side and planting quick growing vines? You could also hang some flowering plants from them to add instant color and some density to your trellis “wall.”

 

If your patio is covered, but without walls, you can always hang bamboo or other natural shades that can be raised when you want the view, and lowered for privacy. Sliding panels, that run in a track can also be used. If they are louvered, you can open them to let the breeze and sun in, or slide them back completely.

 

Change the look of that terrace by adding a grass, bamboo, or jute area rug under your table, and changing the cushions (or recovering them) in something bright and cheery! Wrought iron and wicker furniture are easily spray painted to make them look brand new!

Resource:

Designing On A Budget

 

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