Patio umbrellas are a summer essential — but the standard options are often heavy, awkward, or just plain ugly. This DIY ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – If you’ve ever tried to open up a big patio umbrella, you know the stands they come with don’t really keep them stable in the wind. So, in this DIY Friday, Danielle sets out to ...

I found a large candlestick at a thrift store for $6.99 that I repurposed for my base. Then I used spray paint on both pieces to give them the look of cooper patina. This combination planter /umbrella ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Have you ever bought an patio umbrella stand for around $20 at the grocery store, only to have your umbrella tip the stand over at ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While it may seem like you're at the weather's mercy when you want to relax on the patio, you may have more power over the situation than you ...

Have you ever bought an patio umbrella stand for around $20 at the grocery store, only to have your umbrella tip the stand over at the first little gust that comes along? If you pick up those stands, ...