A Windy Day Can Blow Your Patio Furniture Away. Here's How You Can Secure It To The Ground

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There's nothing more frustrating than setting up your patio how you like it only to wake up the next morning and find your chairs flipped over or your umbrella halfway across the yard. Windy days can easily turn your outdoor setup into a mess, especially if your furniture is lightweight or you picked up patio furniture during the off-season for cheap without a plan for its security. Instead of constantly chasing cushions and rearranging chairs, there's a simple, inexpensive fix to keep your patio looking put together — no matter what the weather forecast says. You can prevent your patio furniture from blowing away by anchoring it with a few affordable materials you can pick up at any hardware store.

Leaving your patio furniture out all the time is easier, and when it's secured to the ground or itself, it's harder for the wind to pick up and drag away a piece. One option is using corner braces to secure your furniture legs directly into the ground or deck. For that, you'll need those corner braces, plus drive anchors, a hammer drill, a masonry drill bit, and some tape to mark your drill depth. If you're looking for a faster or less permanent solution, bungee cords are another great option. It's just one of the many bungee cord hacks that will help you around the home and garden. Grab one long or a few shorter cords and use them to tie your furniture pieces together. Both of these methods are very effective.

If you need to anchor your patio furniture from strong winds, consider using corner braces, like these Aufuga Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel L Brackets for Wood. Arrange your furniture on your deck however you normally use it. Grab your hammer drill and masonry drill bit, and mark the hole depth on the bit using a small piece of colored tape. This step helps to ensure that you don't drill too shallow or too deep. Drill a hole in your deck or patio where you want to secure each piece of furniture, then insert your nail drive anchor and hammer it in gently. Once it's snug, attach your corner brace to the furniture leg using screws. For wooden legs, make sure to pre-drill to avoid splitting the wood, and always wear safety glasses while drilling.

Corner braces are a subtle yet sturdy solution that doesn't interfere with your outdoor aesthetic. However, if you don't want to drill anything, go the bungee cord route instead. When the furniture isn't in use, simply loop the cords around the base of each piece to link them together. Wrap cords around your weatherproof cushions, too. The combined weight makes it harder for the wind to pick everything up. For something even less evasive, you can weigh down your furniture using Rehoyee Canopy Leg Sand Bags or special weighted anchors designed for patio setups, like PillowWeights Weighted Inserts. Use garden staples if your furniture sits on a lawn. Current patio furniture already ruined by wind? Shop for new stackable or heavy wrought iron furniture, preferably from the most reliable outdoor furniture brands.