My deck project.
Today I was able to most of the deck done, finally! I ran out of sealer and needed about 1/4 gallon more and it would have been all done. The area I didn't get is under the rug and pool. The top is sealed I just didn't get in between the boards.
I will be able to go in with another sealer I have that is not the same brand but the same color and get in between the cracks from underneath the deck. This way the wood will be covered but you won't be able to see the different kind of stain.
The project was a pain but not horrible. I spent about 20 hours over the last 6 weeks, 10 gallons of sealer I got for free, 2 blisters on my knee and saved $200 on the sealer and over $1,000 having someone else come in and re-do it.
The deck is so much more pleasant now and if we move in the next year or two it will be a big bonus to sell the house.
My next project, painting the house! I have some gray paint I paid $15 for 5 gallons at the hazardous waste recycling center. It is a slightly darker gray than our house so I am going to mix it with some white paint. I should be able to get it really close to the same color. I figure it is definitely worth a try to save about $80.
I will update as to how it goes! Hopefully it will be done before it gets blazing hot here, in about 4 weeks. :-( .
TJ
http://www.livingonadime.com/
I will be able to go in with another sealer I have that is not the same brand but the same color and get in between the cracks from underneath the deck. This way the wood will be covered but you won't be able to see the different kind of stain.
The project was a pain but not horrible. I spent about 20 hours over the last 6 weeks, 10 gallons of sealer I got for free, 2 blisters on my knee and saved $200 on the sealer and over $1,000 having someone else come in and re-do it.
The deck is so much more pleasant now and if we move in the next year or two it will be a big bonus to sell the house.
My next project, painting the house! I have some gray paint I paid $15 for 5 gallons at the hazardous waste recycling center. It is a slightly darker gray than our house so I am going to mix it with some white paint. I should be able to get it really close to the same color. I figure it is definitely worth a try to save about $80.
I will update as to how it goes! Hopefully it will be done before it gets blazing hot here, in about 4 weeks. :-( .
TJ
http://www.livingonadime.com/
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