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How to Keep Your Cool When Temperatures Rise

July 22, 2010 Expert Advice

There’s no doubt that the United States is a nation addicted to air-conditioning. Since the late 1940’s, when window units became available to the mass market, A/C’s have become standard equipment for modern existence. It’s almost impossible to imagine summertime without the constant hum of the condenser fan in the background. But unless you want to watch the summer season slip away from behind a window in your climate-controlled home, it’s important to find natural ways to beat the heat and get outdoors. Here are some factors that can help you keep your cool on the hottest summer days.

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Outdoor Alfresco Entertaining

March 27, 2010 Patio Recipes

Summer is the ideal time for outdoor parties and gatherings. With a sophisticated outdoor space and a little planning, you can entertain your guests alfresco all summer long.
Set Up the Space
Always start with planning your entertaining space. You will need to decide if you want your guests sitting at one large table, or standing around [...]

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End of the Outdoor Season?

August 18, 2008 SideNote

So as we are in August, a lot has slown down.  People are not in a rush for their patio cushions or patio umbrellas, and can take more of a leisurely perusal of our products.  This is really an awesome time to purchase your patio gear.  Sales are abundant all over the internet, and you [...]

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Summer and Skin Cancer. Tips on making your outdoor room UV safe.

May 14, 2008 Expert Advice

This summer we’ll be heading out to our patio’s and our garden’s with our family to enjoy the lounging in the summer sun, and genuinely deserved.  After spending months huddled up in sweaters and bundled up in the home, it’s time we step out and warm up under the sun.  Time to lounge and sunbathe!  [...]

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Gorgeous Offset Patio Umbrella

April 21, 2008 Real Patio Stories

Just received a new letter from one of our customers.
Dear CushionsAndUmbrellas.com,
I had to tell you how much we are enjoying our gorgeous offset patio umbrella. We ordered it about 2 weeks ago and it arrived yesterday. We set it up immediately (it was very easy) and my husband immediately figured out how to [...]

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Gearing up for the upcoming outdoor season

April 6, 2008 Company News

Summer is a few weeks away, but it’s always a good idea to start your comparison shopping as early as March and April for all the things you’d like to purchase for your patio or backyard. Shopping for patio cushions or patio umbrellas early is a great way to get the best bargains, or to look ahead for the new color and/or outdoor fabric styling you want to add to your patio decor.

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