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 ...

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TikTok creator @purposedrivenmovement shows you how to make a DIY umbrella stand that doubles as a planter for pretty summer flowers using concrete, a bucket, a large planter pot, and a PVC pipe.

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 ...