There’s nothing quite like a summer day at the beach. And if you want to beat the heat while enjoying the sand and the surf, a quality beach umbrella is essential. SKIP AHEAD Best beach umbrellas of ...

Lots of patio umbrellas claim to be “wind-resistant,” but if you’ve ever chased one across your yard after a storm, you know that’s not always the case. The best patio umbrellas for wind, however, ...

While you can always invest in a retractable awning to shade your outdoor space, a basic patio umbrella is more reasonably priced and gets the job done without the lengthy installation process. They ...

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 ...