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You can soak up every minute of the warm summer weather—without getting sunburned—with the help of a patio umbrella. To find the best patio umbrella, I tested seven popular models, and after weeks of ...

Endless summer days call for a patio staple that pulls double duty. In the afternoon, this teak-and-aluminum umbrella provides shade with sturdy Sunbrella fabric; come evening, the built-in LEDs keep ...

If you don’t want to plop a patio umbrella in the middle of your outdoor seating area, a cantilever umbrella with an offset pole is the way to go. I tested seven popular options to find the best patio ...

Often overlooked in outdoor furnishings, a patio umbrella can be the make-or-break item that transforms a sunny backyard spot into a shady sanctuary you actually enjoy sitting in. The right patio ...