If you have a porch that you barely use because it lacks privacy or comfy furniture for relaxing, there are some simple things that you can do to turn your porch into an outdoor oasis. Even better, you can turn it into an outdoor oasis for just a little bit of money.

For less than $500 you can make your porch comfortable and relaxation friendly. You can also add privacy to your porch so that you don't have to worry about your neighbors or everyone who is driving by watching everything that you are doing.

The best way to get started is to be patient and wait for outdoor furniture to go on clearance. You don't have to wait long for this to happen. Outdoor furniture is typically put on the market at the end of winter. By July, most stores have already put their outdoor furniture and decorations on clearance for 25%-40% off. There is no need to pay full price for furniture if you know that it will be on clearance in no time.

Before you buy furniture you need to think about how you want to use your porch and how big your porch is. If you have a smaller porch you are going to have to choose between seating or dining furniture. Larger porches can actually accommodate both, making your porch even more useful. Even if you have a small porch with a wicker loveseat and two chairs, perhaps you would still have room for a caf