Must-Have Patio Umbrella Accessories

Better Homes and Gardens Offset umbrella without netting

I’m going to kick things off by showing you how the right patio umbrella accessories can transform your outdoor space. You might already own a handsome umbrella, but to take that open-air comfort to the next level, there are some must-have add-ons that you should know about. That’s going to include essential accessories like lighting … Read more

5 Styles of a Outdoor Screened Gazebo

Better Homes & Gardens Southern Pines 12 foot Gazebo

Outdoor Screened Gazebo   Looking for shade and flying insect solution that you can put a lot of patio furniture under, try one of these five Outdoor Screened Gazebo ideas.   They each come with a screen to enclose your area to protect you from flying insects, they will not keep all of them out, they … Read more

7 Ideas for an Umbrella Stand Side Table

Better Homes & Gardens Belfair Patio Gray Wicker Umbrella Stand Table

Umbrella Stand Side Table   If you want an umbrella stand and do not like the looks of the flat stands that are available, try an Umbrella Stand Side Table.  This will give you a side table plus hold your umbrella upright.  Some will have additional storage for your goods.  In the cooler months when … Read more

Mainstays Easy Assembly Garden Gazebo with Canopy 10×10

Mainstays Easy Assembly Gazebo

Garden Gazebo with Canopy When you need a shady spot to hang out in the warm months or a screened-in area to keep the bugs away, a Garden Gazebo with Canopy will work well if you have a space to leave it up.  It can connect to the ground or a solid surface to hold … Read more

Offset Large Pool Umbrellas

Cantilever Umbrella over Patio Conversation set

Large Pool Umbrellas Most pools have a shade problem, no trees for shade unless you want to scoop leaves every day.  To get shade why not try some Large Pool Umbrellas for your solution.  You can easily adjust them for cooling shade over almost any patio furniture set or even part of the pool. I … Read more

Umbrella Stands for Outdoor Patio Tables

Cast Iron Patio Umbrella Base

Patio Table Umbrella Stand   After you have purchased your dining furniture for your patio, you may find that you need to find a shade solution.  An Umbrella and Metal Patio Table Umbrella Stand will give you this solution in most cases.  Most sets do not come complete and finding the correct base for your … Read more

Better Homes & Gardens Emerald Coast Pergola with Fabric Shade Covers

Better Homes and Gardens Emerald Coast pergola

Pergola with Fabric Shade Covers   When looking for a shade solutions for your patio area, look at this Pergola with Fabric Shade Covers from the Better Homes and Gardens collection.  The Emerald Coast Pergola will have a fabric cover that is adjustable for your shade preferences.  The 10 foot by 12 foot coverage area will … Read more

Meritmoor Pergola with Fabric Covering

Better Homes and Gardens Meritmoor pergola

Pergola with Fabric Covering Need shade for your patio or deck area, the Better Homes and Gardens Meritmoor Pergola with Fabric Covering will give you some flexibility with your shade needs.  The canopy can be retracted when not needed and if put on a soil surface you can use the included stakes to secure your pergola … Read more

How to Secure an Offset Umbrella with Base Weights

Stone counter weights for umbrellas

How to Secure an Offset Umbrella   Most offset umbrellas will not come with counter weights, in this article I will give you some solutions on How to Secure an Offset Umbrella in your patio area.  The type of base will be the first thing that will be a determining factor that will lead you to … Read more

Better Homes and Gardens 11 Foot Offset Patio Umbrella with Mosquito Screen

Better Homes and Gardens Offset umbrella with bistro set

Patio Umbrella with Mosquito Screen     Looking to use your outdoor space and the bugs are getting to you, try the Better Homes and Gardens 11 foot offset Patio Umbrella with Mosquito Screen.  You can put a bistro set or a small conversation set under this umbrella with netting and keep the flying pest … Read more