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Many homes have old patios that have not been well taken care of. If this is the case for your home, you might hate the sight of your old, damaged concrete patio, and you might be wondering what you can do about it. Fortunately, you do have a couple of options that you can look into. These are some of the things that you can do to get rid of this eyesore on your property.

1. Remove It

One good option for getting rid of a damaged concrete patio is to remove it completely. This can be a good option if you'd like to plant a garden or have more grass. Plus, if it's severely damaged, removing it might be your only option, even if you are planning on replacing it with another patio afterward. For the fastest results, you're probably going to want to hire a professional demolition crew to come out and remove the concrete for you. However, if you don't mind putting in some work and getting your hands dirty, you can rent or buy a rockbreaker from a place like American Crush and can use it to break up the concrete and remove it.

2. Repair It

Some people do not like the idea of having a patch of concrete in their backyard. However, a patio can actually be a great place to set up outdoor furniture or your grill. If your existing patio is in reasonably good condition but just needs some work, a concrete pouring professional might be able to repair it without completely removing it. Then, you'll be able to take advantage of a like new patio without the hassle of removing your old one. Just be aware that if it's in really bad condition, it may have to be removed first.

3. Cover it Up

Even though it might not seem like the optimal choice, if you are tired of the look of your concrete patio but if you don't really have the money to get rid of it or fix it up, you can always cover it up. For example, a lot of people use their patio for gardening, particularly if they have little to no lawn space. You could cover up the patio with large container gardens, and you can then have the chance to grow flowers, herbs, vegetables and more right behind your home. If the concrete is not too cracked or damaged but if it simply looks unsightly, another option that you can consider is to cover up as much as possible with an outdoor rug. Even though these options might not work in the long-term, they can help if you see if your patio as an eyesore but aren't able to tackle a big project right now.