If you visit a Grand Strand beach on a sunny day, chances are you’ll see one of Mike’s Spikes — green and white umbrella anchors that use pile-drive installation to secure beach umbrellas. The spikes ...

Any regular beachgoer knows the classic beach umbrella struggle. There are days when the umbrella simply refuses to stand no matter how much you dig, twist, and turn it — not to mention the many times ...

From classic canopies to tents and cabanas, there's a stylish shade for every budget. By Nicole Charky-Chami If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, ...

A beach umbrella is often a necessity for spending hours lounging in the hot sun on the Grand Strand’s sandy beaches — but they can cause injury and death. Coastal cities, such as Myrtle Beach and ...

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Beach umbrellas uprooted by wind can be an unexpected danger. Thousands of people have been injured nationwide.A man seriously injured by one of the flying spears explained how it has changed his life ...

Millions of Americans visit the beach every summer, and many use some type of beach umbrella to protect themselves from the sun. But how that stranger in the sand next to you sets up their beach ...

As temperatures soar and you head to the beach this summer, be sure you have adequate protection from the sun’s harmful rays. To do so, you need a beach umbrella that’s not only lightweight for ...