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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.

Best Patio Umbrella Fabric For a Long Lasting Umbrella

Updated: May 9, 2019 Eric Clark

A high-quality patio umbrella or cantilever umbrella can be a wonderful accent in a patio or garden space. An umbrella can bring a great deal of color and style to a backyard area. However, many patio umbrellas are made of inferior fabrics and are not treated against harsh UV rays, water, salt, and the elements. They quickly break down or fade to the point of being an eyesore. What is the best patio umbrella fabric to buy?

In this article, we will look at several common patio umbrella fabrics and consider which ones are right for your needs and budget.

Of course, in some areas, such as the Arizona Desert, virtually any outdoor fabric will deteriorate eventually if left out in the sun. The question is, which patio umbrella fabric will last the longest and look the best?

The Acapulco Chair. Replica or Original?

Published: March 24, 2017 Eric Clark

Acapulco Chair Pin Up. Source: Kitsch Kitchen

Acapulco chairs are classic modern indoor/outdoor lounge chairs with a great fun, elegant style. These chairs are one of the iconic outdoor furniture pieces of the last 100 years, and a pinnacle of mid Century design. Along with the Adirondack chair, the Acapulco chair is one of the few “named” styles of outdoor chair available. Like many classic chairs, it is possible to purchase an Acapulco chair replica, or to find an original. But which the better choice? In this article we will look at the Acapulco chair and consider whether it makes sense to search for an original or purchase a replica.

The Chimneyless Fireplace. Guide and Information

Updated: March 4, 2019 Eric Clark

Chimneyless fireplaces, or vent-free fireplaces, come in many forms. These units can be used both indoor and outdoor, and offer many intriguing design possibilities. Vent free fireplaces burn a wide variety of fuels, such as bio ethanol liquid fuel, gel fuel, natural gas, etc., so no matter your circumstances, you’ll be able to find a chimneyless fireplace that will supply you with ambiance, heat, and soothing beauty.

In this article, we will touch on several varieties of ventless fireplaces, and hopefully, give you some context as to how these units work.

Natural Wicker vs Plastic Wicker Patio Furniture Information

Updated: October 10, 2018 Eric Clark

Natural rattan wicker and Polyethylene (PE) wicker are two different materials, with important distinctions. It would be natural to assume that organic wicker is the “authentic” material, while synthetic PE resin wicker and HDPE wicker are the knock-off materials. That would be wrong, or at least simplistic. In this article, we will contrast rattan wicker vs. plastic wicker patio furniture materials, discuss the differences between them, and examine when it is appropriate to use each material.

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