What Should You Do With Garden Furniture Over Winter?

Garden furniture is designed for the summer months, primarily. Most outdoor tables and chairs really aren’t built for year-round use, especially those with fabric cushions. Sure, they’ll survive rain showers just fine – but keeping them outside through the winter will eventually take its toll.

When you consider how pricey outdoor furniture can be, it makes sense to keep it covered over the winter. But what’s the easiest way to do that? How can you keep your furniture safe and sound while the weather is at its worst? Here are some ideas to help you.

Invest in a weatherproof cover

If you want a quick fix, you might want to try simply covering up your garden furniture and leaving it in situ. You can buy outdoor, weatherproof covers specifically for garden furniture, which will keep the worst of the rain, snow and sleet off your tables and chairs.

The covers themselves will eventually wear out too, but at least they should provide a few years’ protection. However, they may still let some moisture through and, potentially, trap moisture inside. This can make matters worse, accelerating corrosion or making wooden furniture rot prematurely. With that in mind, it’s always better to store your furniture somewhere dry.

Store your furniture in a shed or garage

If you have the room, pop your furniture in a shed or garage. You can try stacking the furniture to reduce the amount of space it takes up, or perhaps have a clearout of other items to make space for your tables and chairs.

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