Home & Garden Blog http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden Read the Smarter Home & Garden Blog for great ideas on home decorating, gardening, entertaining, home improvement and much more. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:32:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.1 en 96 Degrees in the Shade http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/06/30/96-degrees-in-in-the-shade/ http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/06/30/96-degrees-in-in-the-shade/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:16:30 +0000 maureen half umbrellasoutdoor umbrellaspatio umbrellastilt umbrellas http://blogs.smarter.com/homegarden/2009/06/30/96-degrees-in-in-the-shade/ Has the sweltering heat gotten to you yet?  Here in Southeast Texas, it certainly has!  And although our region is known for barbecues & outdoor grilling, all I can think about is an ice cold lemonade, a cool breeze & shade.  The heat is definitely on, but these fun and functional outdoor umbrellas will definitely help.

Ballard Designs Tilt Umbrella: $359

We live near the gulf so once in a while, a breeze comes.  A tilt umbrella will certainly help that umbrella stay in place.

Europena Sun UMbrella

Frontgate European Sun Umbrella: $699 on sale (Was: $999)

Have to be different?  Umbrellas don’t have to be in the middle all the time.

Half Umbrella

Half Umbrella Grandin Road: $299

Ok, so not everybody has a huge yard, some of us have very small balconies or patios.  No problem!  The half umbrella is designed for your outdoor space!

Solar Powered Umbrella Plow & Hearth: $149.95 (Umbrella); $79.95 (Base)

It looks like a regular umbrella but Plow & Hearth’s version is the eco-friendly kind.  No need to put outdoor lanterns, this one already has lights installed in it!

So, enjoy summer & stay in the shade!

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No more stumbling around in the dark, fumbling in the twilight through sharp rusty tools and garden equipment! The Solar Shed Light installs in minutes without the need for running electric power. Simply attach the swivel-mounted solar panel outside and the bright LED light inside. Weatherproof design mounts anywhere, and includes two rechargeable batteries. Which saves you tons of money as well as saves the Earth from excessive waste. It’s a win-win. :)

Three stores offer the Solar Light Shed, prices range from (low-high) $39.95 - $50.00

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