If you’re like me, when the summer sun hits its zenith, I go searching for the nearest shade. Between super fair skin and an intense dislike of nature's littlest pests, I’m a big, big fan of tents, ...

Outdoor areas can be up to 15 degrees cooler when protected from the direct rays of the sun, according to Ross Lederer, spokesman for Craft-Bilt Manufacturing Company, a Pennsylvania-based maker of ...

Outdoor living areas can have it made in the shade through the use of canopies or awnings. Outdoor areas can be up to 15 degrees cooler when protected from the direct rays of the sun, says Ross ...

Any socially distanced conversation that happens in dermatologist Amy Forman Taub’s north suburban backyard occurs under her extra-wide patio umbrella. “It’s a godsend,” she says, explaining that she ...

Enjoying the outdoors in San Antonio’s summer is brutally hard unless there’s something providing relief from the sun beating down. There are a range of products to throw some shade, from ...

Discover practical strategies to cool Indian backyards with shade trees and structures. From neem and mango to pergolas and ...

After installing a large lap pool in their side yard, Waterloo homeowners contacted Monarch Fine Landscapes & Interiors to add their professional touch. They wanted shade over the pool that was ...

Many people move to Arizona from rainy, gray, dismal climates to enjoy the blue skies, mild winter temperatures, and extended outdoor living. Then they get settled and experience their first summer.

The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...