Make the most of your investment with these smart tips.
Heres how to extend the life of your outdoor furniture, rain or shine, according to experts.
Meet the Experts
Bew Whiteis the founder and chairman of Alabama-based outdoor furniture companySummer Classics.
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Lindsay Fosteris thesenior director of merchandising atFrontgate.
In drier, arid climates, wicker and aluminum are great options.
Lindsay Foster, senior director of merchandising at Frontgate, agrees.
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Regular maintenance, includingcleaning, is key for preserving your collection.
Uncharacteristically cold weather, like snow, ice, orfreezing temperatures, may also warrant moving your things inside.