Aluminum or Wood?

April 19, 2010

One of the big questions we’re getting this season is about the differences in materials.   It usually goes like this: What’s better?  Aluminum or Wood? To which we almost always answer: Yes At this point the customer asks for an answer with a few more details. The differences between aluminum patio umbrellas and wood market [...]

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From the finial to the base. All the parts of a patio umbrella

April 19, 2010

A great investment like a patio umbrella isn’t a topic of regular conversation. I mean, when I talk to my friends about a new piece of furniture, like my new sofa, they ask about the leather, and the feet, and how wide it is, and the construction. When I talk to my friends about a patio umbrella, they never ask about the finial or the canopy fabric.

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Noble History of the Patio Umbrella

April 19, 2010

Today’s outdoor umbrella has a long history. In every civilization, there has been the need for outdoor shading; from early man on to the courts of the Chinese Nobles. We’ve put together these 14 interesting tidbits from history to show the hidden nobility of your patio umbrella.

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What Are Umbrella Tilts?

April 18, 2010

I recently saw this question in Yahoo! Answers that read: How to tilt or adjust the angle of patio umbrella? And the best answer was Just press the button and tilt the top to whichever direction you want. Now, this answer was..mezzo mezzo, IF the umbrella was a push-button tilt. But there are three different [...]

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10 Tips To Pick Out the Right Umbrella

April 18, 2010

Oh God, it’s time to go pick out a patio umbrella. What do you do now? I mean, there’s big ones, little ones, aluminum ones, wood ones, garden ones….which of the ones do I pick. (see that really cool grammar?) Stop for a moment and take the time to consider the following tips. They’ll help, [...]

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Sunbrella To The Rescue

April 18, 2010

For years, outdoor cushions and patio umbrellas, and any other kind of outdoor seat or structure that required a fabric, used fabrics that where sometimes hard, sometimes difficult, sometimes just soft plastic. Then along came Sunbrella 100% solution dyed acrylics from Glen Raven, and everything changed. Sunbrella is an awning grade acrylic fabric that has [...]

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What are Umbrella Wind Vents?

April 18, 2010

To be exact, an umbrella wind vent is an opening, or a slit, between the panels in the canopy, or cover, of a patio umbrella. The wind vent servers a dual purpose, of which it’s main purpose is vent wind and heat from inside and around the umbrella.

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Patio Umbrella or Market Umbrella. What’s the Difference?

April 18, 2010

You’ll often hear the terms patio umbrellas or market umbrellas, and ask yourself what the difference is. There is the industry terms, and then there are the terms that would just make life a little easier for you. The industry of outdoor umbrellas is actually much older than you can imagine. People from all around the world have been needing shade structures since they decided to come out from the caves. There are recorded uses of shading devices dating way back to the early cave dwellers. Apparently they couldn’t lug around a tree wherever they wanted to.

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Gas Grills – Propane or Natural Gas?

April 11, 2010

If you’ve been grilling for some time, you’re probably familiar with your fuel choices of either propane or natural gas. Typically, neither one is really better than the other; both cook and heat just fine. The differences are in price, availability, and ease of use.

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Aluminum Patio Furniture

April 8, 2010

Aluminum patio furniture is the most popular choice today for outdoor living. With rust-free super durability, aluminum can survive blistering summer suns and bolstering storms, as well as energetic children. Lightweight and easy to maneuver it is virtually maintenance free and suitable for use anywhere outside.

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Looking for the Right Patio Umbrella?

April 7, 2010

Outdoor patio umbrellas happen to be a fantastic way to help you enjoy your outdoor room, and is an investment that will definitely add to your home’s value. With the right outdoor fabric, like Sunbrella acrylics or Outdura acrylics, a patio umbrella can protect you from damaging UV rays which can cause skin cancer while giving you and your family a great place to relax or entertain.

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Refinishing Metal Furniture

April 2, 2010

There is nothing more nostalgic than a metal patio furniture setting overlooking a picturesque garden. A lot of the time, your furniture isn’t what it used to be. Rust and wear take their toll on metal patio furniture, especially older steel and wrought iron furniture. What do you do? Refinish of course!

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