Don’t ditch your favorite porch pieces just because they’ve lost their luster. Save your porous pals with these easy steps from our local experts. Q: My wicker porch furniture is looking shabby.

Q. Can you give me some tips on weatherproofing wicker furniture? A. Wicker — the inner stem, or reed, of the rattan plant — looks great outdoors, but heat and sunlight can dry out the natural fibers ...

Tip: Painting wicker furniture periodically will keep it from drying out and falling apart, but routine cleaning also is important, especially removing mildew with Murphy's Oil Soap every season. Q: ...