Patio

PATIO

Chairs and tables take up much more space on a patio than you would think. A round table with chairs to seat six people takes an area twelve feet square.

Barbecue oil stains on patios can be removed using cat litter. Spread the cat litter on the stain, crush the cat litter into the stain, leave for a few hours to let the oil soak into it then brush the cat litter away.

To increase a light and airy effect on a patio, especially if it does not get enough sunlight, paint nearby walls white.

Outdoor floodlights on patios can be used to make leafy shrubs and trees appear taller, to good effect, by placing the floodlights at their base.

To create an optical effect of a patio looking wider than it is, lay bricks into the paving running across it. To create an appearance of extra length, lay the bricks lengthways down the patio.