Sitting out: Durability, space key to choosing outdoor furniture
When you get ready to buy outdoor furniture, make sure you know the space you have to work with. Measuring before shopping is a good idea.
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Metal furniture is tough, but be careful if it’s sitting out in the sun or you could get a painful surprise when you touch it.
Wicker and rattan are light, comfortable materials for furniture, but they’re susceptible to the elements. Bring them in when winter comes.
Yard sales and thrift stores can be good places to find used furniture that can be refinished, re-cushioned and given new life.
MOSES LAKE — The sun is out, the days are longer, it’s getting a little warmer and sooner or later the wind will stop blowing. It’s time to dust off the outdoor furniture, or maybe even buy a few new pieces.
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