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I’ve spent most of this spring working on projects in our living room, but I’ve been itching to get outside and work on our outdoor spaces too. Do you remember our patio makeover from last year? Just a few simple updates like new throw pillow covers, a couple potted plants, and some simple decor accents transformed the entrance…

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Trying to keep a well-kept garden all year through is hard, especially in the winter months. But it's worth spending a day in the garden just before summer to clean up old leaves and brush the cobwebs off your garden furniture. I've got some ideas for getting your outdoor space ready for summer.

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Platinum Decking builds high-end decks in the Chicagoland and Chicago Suburbs. Visit our Deck Gallery to see some of the custom deck projects we have built.

After we finished our DIY deck back in March, it became even more apparent that we needed more outdoor seating. The only seating we had at the time was a round patio table with 4 chairs. Initially, we looked around for sectionals, but everything we liked was at least $2,500. Then we came across some plans to build your own outdoor sofa from Ana White...for around $50 in lumber! The cushions are the most expensive part of this project, but even so, we were able to build 3 sofas for under $800…