It rains here an average of 397 days per year. You can pop into any newsstand and buy a pathetic umbrella for five quid, but is that a proper way to dance with Mother Nature? Of course not, you silly ...

I never used to have an umbrella on hand when I needed it most. Because of that, and my general poor planning, I've come home soaking wet more times than I'd like to admit. And the concept of a great ...

Buying an umbrella is like buying a pair of shoes, says Bella Umbrella owner Jodell Egbert. “You can have incredible shoemakers using the same materials, but it all comes down to functionality for you ...

Keep the sun out of your eyes during the day and your patio well lit after sundown with these patio umbrellas with lights. Now that summer is almost here, the seasonal motivation to upgrade our ...

When the umbrella was first invented, it wasn't meant to be used for rain. The umbrella got its start over 4,000 years ago in Egypt, eventually spreading to Asian countries such as China. Initially, ...

Being outdoors, relaxing in a comfy chair, sipping a cool drink, hanging out with family and friends — that’s living the ...

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