Should I Cover my Outdoor Patio Furniture?

Outdoor items are made to last; that’s their entire point. They are designed (and built) to withstand the elements without decay. Logically, that extends to patio furniture—or does it? Why are covers even a thing? Should I, or should I not, cover my outdoor patio furniture in my seating area? The short answer is yes;…

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How to Waterproof a Gazebo Canopy

Tips and Instructions for How to Waterproof a Gazebo Canopy

The Egyptians created them. Romans and Greeks enjoyed them. In China and Japan they were also erected. Over 5,000 years since their inception, gazebos remain one of the most convenient structures for enjoying our outdoor spaces comfortably, shielded from the worst of the sun. Some gazebos will, additionally, preserve you from mosquitoes, depending on the…

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What Size Patio Umbrella Do I Need?

What Size Patio Umbrella Do I Need?

If you’re asking “what size patio umbrella do I need?” you come to the right place! We’ve got all the details on how to choose the perfect size to cover your outdoor table or entertaining space. Your patio needs shade; this, we know. You could opt for a pergola, a gazebo, a canopy—but, aside from…

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Best Patio Umbrellas With Solar Lights

A night out on the patio in the summertime can be one of the best escapes you can get in your own backyard. That being said, just because the lights are going down doesn’t mean that the party needs to end! We’re going to take a look at a simple and stress-free way to light…

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Best Offset Patio Umbrella

Enjoying a day out in the sun shouldn’t mean peering through your fingers to talk to your friends and family while the sun shines its brightest. Luckily, there’s patio umbrellas designed specifically for keeping the sun out of your eyes without getting in the way of your patio layout. Take a look at our reviews…

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Best Patio Umbrella For Shade

Pergola, lanai, deck, gazebo: these are all perfectly good ways to bring some shade into your patio. An umbrella, however, can be just as effective, at a fraction of the cost. All you need is to pick the right one, and here we will be providing you with plenty of useful pointers for this task.…

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Best Patio Umbrella for Wind

We’ve probably all witnessed a small umbrella get swept away with the wind, but it’s not a whole lot of fun when it’s your own patio umbrella! To help try and prevent that scene from going down, we’ve delved into some of the best patio umbrellas for wind.  What’s the Best Patio Umbrella for Wind? …

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Best Patio Umbrella For Rain

Sometimes, interrupting a pleasant gathering in the patio is unavoidable, when a storm rolls in. A gentler rain, however, is something to be enjoyed. Here, we will show you how to find an umbrella that can provide appropriate shelter, and will present you with some pretty good choices to help you in your search. The…

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How to Clean a Patio Umbrella

There’s nothing like a well placed patio umbrella to make your outdoor oasis more enjoyable in the summer heat rays. That being said, they’re not the easiest thing on your patio to keep clean. They can easily accumulate dust from law trimmings, and just about anything else in the air. If your shade is starting…

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We Review the Costco Patio Umbrella Range

Costco is the first place people look for home goods, including patio furniture, and if you’re in the market for an outdoor umbrella, they have a great range. Like the rest of Costco’s offering their patio umbrellas are affordable and easy to use, but they might not have everything you need in this outdoor accessory.…

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