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Seven checks for choosing a cantilever umbrella, starting with how you will anchor it.

A buying guide to UV-resistant artificial palm trees: what the label really means, why cheap fakes fade in a season, how quality palms last 10-plus years, and which large models hold up outdoors.

The best cantilever umbrella for wind is one whose brand publishes a wind rating and says what that rating depends on. Here is how wind ratings are made, what Beaufort 5 means in mph, and what three example models state about wind and mounting.

Many people go through the process of buying furniture for their pool totally blind. This guide will help make an informed decision so that you don't end up with something you're unhappy with and waste your money.