Summer is here and you know what that means: warm weather, flowy clothes, and outside activities.

But before you might indulge in any summer fun, it’s crucial that you prepare.

And we’re not talking about buying new clothes or stocking up onice cream.

Person staining a deck

We’re talking about the hard work prepping your deck.

Winter may have eroded your deck, especially if you live in a snowy state.

So, before you kick off planning any deck or garden parties, you have to clean the area!

preparing a deck

According toReal Homes, the first step is to wash your deck.

Once washed, let the deck dry.

PerMy Decorative, you’ll also need to replace any fasteners and remove splinters.

Sometimes, removing the splinters is not enough.

Depending on damage done, you might also need to replace the wood on the deck.

According toMy Decorative, wood can be worn down by weather or old age.

Additionally, you should use a circular saw for cutting because it’s portable and easier to manage.

You surely don’t want to mess up the wood or deck.

Next, once any wood is replaced (if needed), it’s time to paint.

Now, this is the fun part.

Either you could paint your deck a different color or keep it the same, perReal Homes.

Now, that wasn’t so hard, was it?