It can be very nice to have a patio umbrella for hot summer days, but you need to make sure that you close it at night. You never know when a beautiful day is going to turn into a stormy evening. The wind could catch the umbrella and bend it in the wrong direction. It could break it in half. It could even drag your table across the porch if the two are connected.
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Yes, you can just purchase the patio umbrella without having to buy a new set as long as the patio table has a whole cut out for an umbrella. I purchased my patio umbrella at Target.
I believe that patio umbrella are strong enough to withstand rain and strong winds but I believe you must close the umbrella when a storm is approaching. Also, repairing it's minor deformities can help you make its life span longer.
Personally, I think a lighted patio umbrella looks quite lovely. It looks especially spectacular during the night, or when it is dark. During the daytime however, it does not have that ethereal effect.
I bought my patio umbrella cover at target.com. Target sells everything you need for your patio from umbrella covers to furniture and more. I got everything I needed there.
Walmart or Target will both be good places to buy a patio patio umbrella. Lots of styles and colors. They have metal, wood, and wicker so they can pretty much cover your patio umbrella needs
http://www.kelmarkfurnishings.com/aluminum-patio-umbrellas/3022.html is a link to a very good, cheap, affordable patio umbrella. It is 10 Ft. Tall and fits most patio tables with a patio umbrella hole.
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It really isn't worth getting the umbrella fixed. I would go to Lowe's or Sears and purchase a new one. Be sure to close the umbrella when it is very windy outside.
A great tip to get the most out of your umbrella stand is to take down the umbrella stand, along with your patio umbrella, when you are not using them. This will help keep the patio umbrella stand and your patio umbrella safe from damaging winds. When you are ready to use them, simply break them out and enjoy a nice day outside.
A commercial patio umbrella range from 50 to 150 dollars most of patio umbrella are high quality and durable and should last from a range of 3 to 5 years.
Amazon sells patio umbrella lights on their online store website. Other places that sell patio umbrella lights online are: Target, Overstock and Walmart.