This is a good product for any yard to add shade.  The umbrella is easy to operate and withholds any low breeze.  The apparatus does not seem to be stable and tends to swing about when originally the umbrella in the "locked" status was stable.  The Umbrella cover itself is a bit on the cheap side, but as said you pay for what you get.  The base is well made.  Yes, the base is the best article in this product.  What a disappointment this purchase has been.  I would not recommend this product due to the fact it is flimsy and perhaps I should have taken that into consideration when I totaled the cost.  Thank goodness I paid it off so interest. I do not want the hassle of sending this product back.  I will be surprised to get another year which is 4 months out of this.  I will cover this product and ensure that all is safe.  Stay away from this unless you want to take the chance  to receive a product which is received with a large black marking.