Repair Rustic Furniture

What do you do when the porch swing on your new fixer upper looks like weathered death? If you’re like me, you look at the prices of new ones, decide you’re far too cheap to give up now, then set your mind on making the old one look amazing.

Refurbish Rustic Furniture

When the weather turns nice and you want to get out on that back deck or porch you may give a quick look at your wood furniture and realize it needs a little care. That means it time to learn how to refinish outdoor furniture so you get a full season of enjoyment out of it.

Wood outdoor furniture is by far the most desirable, that is if you can manage the maintenance it needs. We all know plastic patio furniture is pretty low maintenance, but it is weak compared to solid wood and gets more and more brittle every year until it eventually dies a crumbly death.

Rebuild Rustic Furniture

While some guests are cool with standing, they’re likely going to stick around longer if there’s somewhere to sit and relax. Folding chairs will get the job done, but they can be a bit of an eyesore. Instead, try building your own seating using wood pallets and cushions like this Pinterest inspiration. It’s a very versatile look, that can be easily tweaked if you want to space people out more comfortably (and safely) during these COVID-19 times.