Resort Life

A market umbrella stands on a center pole and a cantilever hangs from a side mast. Here's how that changes table fit, bases, movement and pool use.

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.

Why Heat, Not Flames? Flame Only Mode Clearance Requirements Sizing for Your TV Which Models Fit? Model Comparison FAQ ↑ Back to top You can install an electric fireplace directly below a TV. The deciding factor is heat, not flames....

Shade sails, pergolas and cantilever umbrellas compared for pool decks: which shade moves with the sun, what each takes to put up, and how each handles wind.

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.

Independent review of every Shadowspec umbrella from the $589 Oasis to the $17,000+ Unity Quattro. Specs, prices, pros and cons for your pool or patio.

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.