Your patio umbrella shields you from the sun’s rays, but it can also take a beating from other elements of alfresco living—from cobwebs and bird droppings to dirt and tree sap. Luckily, it’s never ...

Outdoor umbrellas pull double duty to keep us dry from rain and shaded from the sun. However, dirt, tree sap, and bird droppings can accumulate over time, and your colorful umbrella shading the patio ...

Spending time outdoors during the summer can be a challenge. On the one hand, it’s finally warm enough to be outside. But on the other hand, we know that longer periods of sun exposure isn’t great for ...

Sunbrella fabric is widely adopted thanks to solid branding that touts durability and resistance to mold and mildew growth; however, if you saw the patio umbrella I've used for the last three years, ...

I read your column in the Washington Post. I was wondering if you have a suggestion for cleaning an umbrella. I have a small, collapsible, yellow umbrella. It is somewhat soiled yet in excellent ...