Experts weigh in on what items you should bring indoors to keep them safe.
But, absorbent soft items aren’t the only pieces to bring inside.
“Cushions, when not stored away during the winter, tend to retain moisture,” says Whitney.
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This is something Rowell agrees with.
Throw Pillows
Similar to cushions, both experts highlighted that throw pillows pose the same problem.
Rugs
Have a niceoutdoor rug for your patioor backyard deck?
Whitney says to remember to bring that inside for the winter as well.
“Material degradation can be accelerated by freeze-thaw cycles and continuous UV exposure.
Over time, certain fibers and fabrics may become brittle and lose their color.”
“The main thing we caution people about are mosaics,” Rowell says.
“A lot of pretty mosaic end tables and folds are a biggie to bring inside.”
“Any bang out of clay pottery should be brought inside,” warns Rowell.
“They’ll crack if you leave them out.”
Because of the extreme changes in temperature and sometimes freezing rain, clay pottery expands and contracts.
This material is very porous and will absorb the moisture that leads them to chipping or cracking.
Iron and steel, when exposed to winter weather, degrade over time.
Freezing rain and temperatures cause these materials to rust and weaken, which can also cause them to break.
Wicker Furniture
Wicker is another material that can go either way depending on how it’s made.
Too much water can cause the fibers to weaken, become brittle, and break.
“An enclosed space, such as a garage or shed, is ideal.
