Your patio is the ideal outdoor retreat for summer dining and entertaining, but harsh sunlight and balmy temperatures can make being outdoors pretty unpleasant. An umbrella is a simple way to beat the ...

Which best patio umbrellas are best? When relaxing on the patio or by the pool, an umbrella not only provides the shade that keeps things cool, it helps protect everyone from the sun’s damaging UV ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kalee Thompson and Joshua Lyon A patio umbrella is an invitation to laze and ...

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 ...

I’ve been researching, testing and recommending products since 2020. To select the best outdoor umbrellas in 2025, we put 11 top models to the test, with Purple Leaf emerging as our favorite ...