Archives for 2017

Vented Patio Umbrella Guide: Keep Your Umbrella From Sailing Away!

Updated: August 8, 2018 Eric Clark

Patio umbrellas are essentially large fabric sails attached to a base weight and maybe to a table. Strong wind gusts can do great damage to a patio umbrella (and to those sitting nearby, if the umbrella lofts at the wrong time!) Due to this issue, most market umbrellas sold are vented in some way. A vented patio umbrella is designed to allow air to flow through the umbrella, and exit out through the vent. This helps keep the umbrella stable during gusty conditions and also encourages fresh air to flow around the umbrella, keeping the air cool and comfortable.

Example of a Double Vented Patio Umbrella

In this article, we will look at a few different umbrella venting options, and discuss the pros and cons of each.

The Patio Umbrella Cone: Keep Your Umbrella Stable!

Updated: August 7, 2018 Eric Clark

Patio umbrella poles are usually a good deal smaller than the opening supplied in a patio table. This difference means that it is easy to insert the umbrella into the table, but it also means that there is often a large gap between the shaft and the table. This opening can cause the umbrella to lean awkwardly, to rub against the table edge, to make annoying noises, and can scratch the finish off of the umbrella pole. The easiest fix for this is the patio umbrella cone!

These clever little devices fit around your patio umbrella shaft and create a solid, snug connection between the patio table and the umbrella.

This article looks closely at the patio umbrella cone and reviews a few different brands of these clever little devices.

Wooden Market Umbrellas Reviewed

Updated: August 13, 2018 Eric Clark

Best Wooden Market Umbrella

Wooden market umbrellas provide a timeless air to your patio or garden space. The simplicity of the design, the lack of a crank mechanism, and the beauty of real wood make these umbrellas quite compelling. Also, the price point is frequently surprisingly good, compared to aluminum and metal umbrellas of similar quality. After examining the product lines of several wooden market umbrellas, we have determined that the best wood patio umbrella is the TropiShade 11′ wooden market umbrella.

It’s huge, and looks great, at an unbeatable price point. The fabric is a high quality Olefin material, and the umbrella features 8 ribs and 4 pulleys to make opening and closing easy.

Tropishade 11-Foot Outdoor Patio Market Umbrella, Beige, Wooden Pole, Olefin Cover, Weather Resistant

$182.97

Last update on 2025-06-14 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

Polywood Adirondack Rocking Chairs Reviewed!

Updated: December 29, 2020 Eric Clark

Best Polywood Rocking Adirondack Chairs

]HDPE Recycled Plastic Adirondack Chairs have become incredibly popular over the last several years. The Poly wood material is environmentally friendly, extremely resilient, and maintenance free. After a thorough examination of the Poly Lumber Adirondack Chair market, we have determined that the best line of Polywood Adirondack Rocking Chairs is the Polywood South Beach Rocker line. These chairs come in several great colors, are super comfortable, and are virtually maintenance free! They are pretty easy to assemble, covered under a 20-year warranty, and are made in the USA.

What more can we ask for?

POLYWOOD South Beach Rocker, Slate Grey

Eco-friendly product with over 90% recycled materials; POLYWOOD lumber requires no painting, staining, waterproofing, or similar maintenance

Last update on 2025-06-14 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

NeverKink Hose Review and Breakdown

Updated: August 10, 2018 Eric Clark

Neverkink Garden Hoses, by Apex LTD, are among the best garden hoses available on the market and are an outstanding choice for many of today’s consumers. They are available in a wide variety of sizes and configurations, and they have a huge number of different types of hoses, designed for different primary uses. The goal of this article is to compare and contrast each of the different sub-brands of Neverkink hoses, highlight the important features of each, and do an overall Neverkink hose review.

Neverkink Hose Review. Commercial Pro Line in Use.

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