homes recover them in a Sunbrella or other outdoor fabric. You will pay more for a high-quality outdoor fabric, but your cushions will last through many seasons. Ready to invest in new porch furniture? "Buy wood furniture that is known for durability in weather. The most obvious is teak, but it can be expensive," says Hostetler. "There are other woods that do well on covered porches that are cheaper, like acacia, black locust and cedar." Another option is low-maintenance furniture made 100 MARCH/APRIL 2020 of wood-look material. Some furniture lines are made of eco-friendly recycled plastics but are made to last for years and clean up with soap and water, while wood furniture does need care, such as periodic oiling and sealing to maintain. You don't have to spend a lot of money to shake the winter blues from your house, and make it look fresh and inviting. An afternoon or weekend spent working on your front view will be time well spent this spring! I TheRoanoker.comhttp://www.TheRoanoker.com