Patio umbrellas are relatively easy to set up and may come with the necessary tools to do so, but if you have a large one, you might want an extra set of hands to help. Most patio umbrellas don’t come with a base, so you may need to buy that separately. Also, check if the base needs to be filled (some need to be filled with sand or water), and make sure to have access to the necessary filler when setting up the umbrella.