Our above-ground swimming pool sits in an open area in our backyard.
We placed it there to get the most out of the beautiful view of our landscaped garden and to take advantage of the bountiful sunshine that is perfect for getting that golden brown, bronzy tan that looks magnificent in halter tops or off-shoulder summer dresses that catches and dances with the wind...
by the way that last part (the one about being bronzy and looking magnificent in halter tops and summer dresses) is my wife's contribution to this article.
As for me, the view is all that matters (of course, I also enjoy seeing my wife bronzy and looking tan in a summer dress), but sometimes there is just too much of a good thing, as far as sunshine is concerned.
I like getting a nice warm, bronzy tan but I don't want to overdo it and be as dark as mahogany! The solution? Outdoor patio umbrellas.
We actually got three of these outdoor patio umbrellas, because we got the ones that are no bigger than golf umbrellas.
Hey, we still want some sun.
We just don't want to fry under the intense afternoon heat.
A little coverage is all that we wanted.
Anyway, our outdoor patio umbrellas give us just the right amount of shade when we are out in our backyard relaxing by our above-ground pool.
Outdoor patio umbrellas come in a wide variety of designs, colors and sizes.
Some even have built-in lights perfect for use at night while night-swimming.
Personally, if I were to swim at night, I would have lights on but I don't think I would need to have any of my outdoor patio umbrellas open so I could see the starry skies.
Going back to outdoor patio umbrellas do check out what is out there because there are a lot that you are sure to find one that is just right for your needs.
As for me and my family, we chose our outdoor patio umbrellas from those that have a pulley mechanisms, with hubs and ribs made of fiberglass and comes with a wide and significantly weighty base so that it stand leveled and is not prone to wobbling with the wind.
You can also choose the shape you want your outdoor patio umbrellas to come in.
You can have square or round or even octagon-shaped outdoor patio umbrellas.
My advice to you though is to choose a material that is thick and of heavy weight to ensure efficient sun blockage when you want to.
You should also ensure that the diameter is enough to provide you the coverage you desire.
Before buying, be sure to check out several stores first to find the best fit for your budget and requirements.
Overall, outdoor patio umbrellas are guaranteed to keep the fun going even when under the glaring, hot sun.
All you need now are some patio chairs, a couple of tables to put the drinks on and perhaps an outdoor barbecue griller and you will be all set to throw a nice pool party for friends and family.
We placed it there to get the most out of the beautiful view of our landscaped garden and to take advantage of the bountiful sunshine that is perfect for getting that golden brown, bronzy tan that looks magnificent in halter tops or off-shoulder summer dresses that catches and dances with the wind...
by the way that last part (the one about being bronzy and looking magnificent in halter tops and summer dresses) is my wife's contribution to this article.
As for me, the view is all that matters (of course, I also enjoy seeing my wife bronzy and looking tan in a summer dress), but sometimes there is just too much of a good thing, as far as sunshine is concerned.
I like getting a nice warm, bronzy tan but I don't want to overdo it and be as dark as mahogany! The solution? Outdoor patio umbrellas.
We actually got three of these outdoor patio umbrellas, because we got the ones that are no bigger than golf umbrellas.
Hey, we still want some sun.
We just don't want to fry under the intense afternoon heat.
A little coverage is all that we wanted.
Anyway, our outdoor patio umbrellas give us just the right amount of shade when we are out in our backyard relaxing by our above-ground pool.
Outdoor patio umbrellas come in a wide variety of designs, colors and sizes.
Some even have built-in lights perfect for use at night while night-swimming.
Personally, if I were to swim at night, I would have lights on but I don't think I would need to have any of my outdoor patio umbrellas open so I could see the starry skies.
Going back to outdoor patio umbrellas do check out what is out there because there are a lot that you are sure to find one that is just right for your needs.
As for me and my family, we chose our outdoor patio umbrellas from those that have a pulley mechanisms, with hubs and ribs made of fiberglass and comes with a wide and significantly weighty base so that it stand leveled and is not prone to wobbling with the wind.
You can also choose the shape you want your outdoor patio umbrellas to come in.
You can have square or round or even octagon-shaped outdoor patio umbrellas.
My advice to you though is to choose a material that is thick and of heavy weight to ensure efficient sun blockage when you want to.
You should also ensure that the diameter is enough to provide you the coverage you desire.
Before buying, be sure to check out several stores first to find the best fit for your budget and requirements.
Overall, outdoor patio umbrellas are guaranteed to keep the fun going even when under the glaring, hot sun.
All you need now are some patio chairs, a couple of tables to put the drinks on and perhaps an outdoor barbecue griller and you will be all set to throw a nice pool party for friends and family.