Outdoor Living Ratings
Consumer Reports experts take outdoor living products through their paces to help you curate a functional and comfortable outdoor living space in your backyard, patio, or deck.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best outdoor living.
Patio Umbrellas (9)
The patio umbrellas in our ratings include scores for ease of assembly, ease of use, and rigidity. Plus, we note which models have features such as a removable cover, a weighted base, and more.
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