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		<title>Give your deck a facelift!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hanging out with your family or hosting friends on your old, dingy deck is not very appealing. Lucky for you, refreshing it doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Try your hand at the makeover ideas below! Restore your decking&#8230;</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hanging out with your family or hosting friends on your old, dingy deck is not very appealing. Lucky for you, refreshing it doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Try your hand at the makeover ideas below!</p>
<h1>Restore your decking</h1>
<p>Depending on the shape it’s in, sometimes all your deck needs is a little love. If it’s still fairly new, your deck might just need a deep cleaning and a new coat of sealant. There is a multitude of deck finishing and cleaning solutions on the market to choose from to achieve this. However, if it&#8217;s more worn down, the rejuvenation process may be a bit longer, including searching for larger repairs, tightening any hardware, giving it a good cleaning, applying a stain, sealant, and paint, and more.</p>
<h1>Add lighting</h1>
<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/livedreamcolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shallow_focus_photo_of_white_lanterns-scopio-8d969bcb-64f1-4df9-9a5f-3828791103c5-scaled.jpg"><img data-recalc-dims="1" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-10254" src="https://i0.wp.com/livedreamcolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/shallow_focus_photo_of_white_lanterns-scopio-8d969bcb-64f1-4df9-9a5f-3828791103c5.jpg?resize=980%2C654" alt="" width="980" height="654" /></a></p>
<p>Ambient lighting can completely transform your outside space into a relaxing, cozy oasis. Consider adding solar lights that don’t require a plugin or battery replacement. The lights turn on automatically when the sun sets, making your deck come alive. You can also consider paper lanterns, rope lights, mason jar lamps, or small twinkle lights, depending on the style and mood you’d like to set.</p>
<h1>Build a privacy screen</h1>
<p><a href="https://i0.wp.com/livedreamcolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/two_white_padded_sofa_chairs-scopio-7d98d941-93bc-46a1-a694-8d110cdd0913-scaled.jpg"><img data-recalc-dims="1" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-10259" src="https://i0.wp.com/livedreamcolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/two_white_padded_sofa_chairs-scopio-7d98d941-93bc-46a1-a694-8d110cdd0913.jpg?resize=980%2C735" alt="" width="980" height="735" /></a></p>
<p>Privacy screens come in all styles, shapes, and sizes. Consider purchasing and installing bamboo fencing or lattice panels for a quick and easy solution. Or, if you are feeling a little more adventurous, you can build a wooden frame and grow climbing plants or vines or stretch outdoor fabric in between. Whichever route you end up choosing, make sure you get the most out of your efforts by evaluating all lines sight before building.</p>
<h2>Learn More</h2>
<p>Here in Colorado we make the best of all our beautiful seasons by maximizing our outdoor space. Learn more about beautifying your outdoor space in <a href="https://livedreamcolorado.com/5-ways-to-beautify-your-outdoor-space-in-colorado-while-minimizing-yard-work/">5 Easy Steps</a>. Or check out our article on how utilizing native plant species can help you create a beautiful <a href="https://livedreamcolorado.com/xeriscaping-in-colorado/">Xeriscape Garden</a>.</p>
<h2>We are Passionate about Keeping Colorado Springs Beautiful</h2>
<p>To learn about Live Dream Colorado’s dedication to protect and preserve our natural environment and shared recreation spaces check out our collaboration with the <a href="https://livedreamcolorado.com/live-dream-colorado-donates-to-trails-and-open-space-coalition-for-the-5th-year/">Trails and Open Space Coalition</a> and our commitment to <a href="https://livedreamcolorado.com/category/onepercentfortheplanet/">1% for the Planet</a>.</p>
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