How to Secure Your Outdoor Furniture in Severe Weather

9/1/2021 (Permalink)

How to Secure Your Outdoor Furniture in Severe Weather

Spring is here and the temperatures are starting to rise. But if you live in Ohio, you know that with spring comes spring storms: rain, hail, thunderstorms, and--wind. Every year spring storms sneak up on homeowners. After a long winter, we’re excited to have our patio furniture out. Then along comes a storm, and we’re out searching the neighborhood for cushions and lightweight furniture. 

Have you had to hunt down your own furniture after a storm? We have good news. This is totally preventable!

How to secure your outdoor furniture in storm season? 

If you’re worried about outdoor furniture and decor blowing away, protect it from the wind. Of course, you need to be aware of the weather, but let’s assume you tuned in to the weather forecast and know what’s coming. Before a storm hits, close and secure table umbrellas, and cover your outdoor chairs and couches with outdoor furniture covers. Furniture covers are great because they prevent pillows and cushions from being blown away, and they protect the furniture from dirt and dust. 

If your furniture is light and easily blown away, we advise bringing it into a covered space like a garage. If a garage is not an option, stack your lightweight furniture in a corner or tight against the back of your home where strong winds are less likely to blow through. You can also use sandbags or other heavy objects to weigh the furniture down. 

If you have an outdoor grill, we recommend pushing it against a solid wall. You don’t want it tipping over in the wind. 

Taking these precautions will save you from having to search the neighborhood for your outdoor furniture. But your neighbors will appreciate you too because securing your furniture prevents high winds from turning your outdoor furniture into dangerous projectiles.