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I live in Florida where the rain, constant sun and occasional hurricane require me to replace my patio umbrellas every few seasons. I have spent countless hours - no, make that days (perhaps weeks? argh!) - online and in stores inspecting every umbrella there is for sale. Even if one spends $3,000 on the top-of-the-line remote controlled version (yes, there is one!), expect to be occasionally annoyed and frustrated with your umbrella. You can have a peaceful existence with your umbrella if you make the correct choices.The obvious options to consider when purchasing a patio umbrella are wood...

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