Is your outdoor area too hot and sunny? Learn about shade solutions for your deck or patio, from large canopies and patio ...

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 ...

Retractable awnings are a practical, energy-saving investment that add an elegant finishing touch to your home’s exterior and offer more shade than a standard cantilever umbrella or patio umbrella.

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...