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Before and after. I painted the deck after scrubbing the house with clorox. Made my canopy from canvas.

I painted the deck after scrubbing the house with clorox. I got a gazebo frame and patio furniture off freecycle. I made a canopy from unbleached canvas and tied left over quilting strips on for decoration. Total cost...just the clorox...(4 gallons). I did it all in 2 days :) It was a combination birthday/mother's day gift to myself. I'm thrilled with it. I am still finding little things to hang up in the gazebo for interest...but I love it <3 What do you think???

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my old deck
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same deck...but my redo -paint & freecycle does wonders

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Jackie E Douglasville, GA

Very creative. Nice way to block the sun. Love the colors.

on May 12, 2012 · Like 2
Diana K East Bend, NC

thank you all<3 I love to redo <3

on May 12, 2012 · Like 1
Debi M Washington, NC

What a wonderful improvement. Congratulations on a job well done

on May 12, 2012 · Like 2
Dorene H Lehigh Acres, FL

very nice, love the color

on May 12, 2012 · Like 2
Jeannie V East Stroudsburg, PA

What a great job. Congratulations. Now you can sit back and enjoy the summer on your new porch. Isnt that a great feeling? And you did it all yourself. Even better. : )

on May 12, 2012 · Like 2
Diana K East Bend, NC

wish I could sit back now..lol..but with homeschooling,its an everyday thing,.BUT now we have an outdoor classroom for those hot days ^_^ ((hugs))

on May 12, 2012 · Like 1
Ginger R

I just looked at freecycle here in Michigan and I was not so lucky to find to find good items...just junk.

on May 12, 2012 · Like 0
BONNIE J

JUST AMAZING, DIANA--YOU GET ''MOTHER OF THE YEAR'' FROM ME UP HERE IN AB. ,CANADA!! ADDRESS FOR FREECYCLE? NOT SURE WE EVEN HAVE IT HERE!

on May 12, 2012 · Like 3
Sharron W Memphis, TN

Yeah this is just an AWESOME Facelift for a tired patio deck...Really great job!

on May 12, 2012 · Like 2
Diana K East Bend, NC

I dont know if Canada has Freecycle,but if you try searching Freecycle.org maybe you can find one locally..here there are different ones in nearly every county and city..IF I FIND ONE IN CANADA I WILL SEND THE LINK TO IT TO YOU :)

on May 12, 2012 · Like 0
Diana K East Bend, NC

BONNIE J.I JUST FOUND FREECYCLE IN CANADA!!! heres the link:
(( http://www.freecycle.org/group/CA/ ))

on May 12, 2012 · Like 1
BONNIE J

ADDED BELOW. ((-;

on May 12, 2012 · Like 1
Roxy D Gainesville, GA

That looks great! Love the color

on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
Bonnie B Shingle Springs, CA

Great job !! Looks like "Fido" could use a new roof on his/her dog house?

on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
Pat S Titusville, FL

very nice...great gift to yourself which I understand completely! ENJOY!!

on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
Diana K East Bend, NC

Its not a dog house..lol..its for our oppossums..they come up on the porch at night and eat and sleep -_-..lol..theyre sweet <3

on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
Sylvia S Humble, TX

You did an awesome job....it looks great

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Bhall Red Creek, NY

WOOHOO!

on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
Donna C Manchester, NH

Great job! Looks so clean and inviting....

on May 13, 2012 · Like 1
Zulma M Hollywood, FL

Wow what a difference. I have same issue and will definitely do this.

on May 15, 2012 · Like 1
Kelly B Dover, DE

THIS IS FABULOUS - AND I AM GOING TO GO TO FREECYCLE AND SEE IF THERE R THINGS THERE I CAN USE.
I CAN DO THIS JUST IN TIME FOR RACE WEEKEND COMING TO DOVER, DE!! THANK U!!
GREAT JOB..

on May 16, 2012 · Like 1
Diana K East Bend, NC

GOOD LUCK!!! Hope it turns out awesome =) :)

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Marg C Middletown, NY

Oppossums! cute.

on May 16, 2012 · Like 1
DEB S Watertown, SD

hope it's a stain not paint or it will peel

on May 26, 2012 · Like 2
Moi M Tucson, AZ

nice deck :)

on May 28, 2012 · Like 0