Tag Archives: rain

How do I go about refinishing a wrought iron table and chairs? Also, any suggestions for outdoor-proof?

materials, fabric or other for the table top? Very old and rusted, table top needs to be replaced… would like to use as an outdoor summer dining table,,,,, refinish to look nice and re-surface top to be durable for rain and morning dew…. THanks soooo much.

How to waterproof REAL wicker?

I have some very expensive wicker that my husband wants to put in the wet patio area of our home. It is covered, but is screened and I am sure it will get damp from the humidity, and some blown in rain. Has anyone had any luck with having it spray painted? Any help would … Continue reading

How to shield deck trellis from rain or debris?

Hi, We have a large deck that we are refinishing and about a 12′ x 10′ section of the deck has a trellis covering it. The trellis simply consists of 4 posts and horizontal slats, so it is mostly open. We have recently purchased some expensive outdoor wicker furniture and a table with a propane … Continue reading

Porch furniture …?

So I have a screened in porch with a roof but I live in Mass so we get some pretty bad weather and snow and rain do get in if it’s windy. My husband and I went to Pier one and we mixed and matched a great patio set with pillows, a loveseat, table, small … Continue reading

can indoor furniture cushions be treated somehow to withstand use outside?

I’m moving some wicker furniture from inside to my deck. There are some slip-covered cushions as part of the pieces, but i don’t think the fabric is very weather resistant. Can i treat the fabric somehow to handle rain, sun, etc or should i just have new cushion covers made?