Category: Shade & Sun

Compare square and round patio umbrellas with this guide on shapes, sizes, shade coverage, and design aesthetics to help you choose the perfect umbrella for your outdoor space.

Find the ideal patio umbrella size with our guide to table dimensions, seating capacity, and recommended umbrella diameters—learn how to match shade coverage to your outdoor space for maximum...

Discover how much wind various patio umbrella types—market, cantilever, telescoping and commercial—can handle, plus tips to secure your umbrella and keep your outdoor space safe.

Explore wind-resistant patio umbrellas at low, mid, and high price ranges. Learn how materials like steel or fiberglass ribs and UV-resistant fabrics, plus weighted bases and aluminum or...

Find the best UV-blocking materials for patio umbrellas to protect your skin. Learn why acrylic, polyester, olefin and Sunbrella fabrics block harmful UV rays better than vinyl or canvas and explore...

Beat the heat with 11 ways to keep your deck or patio cool. Learn which materials, colors, shade covers, water features and airflow techniques help lower temperatures.