Awnings have been a source of shelter from the elements since the 1600s, when they were used in bazaars to protect perishables from the sweltering sun. By the mid-19th century, canvas awnings began ...

SunSetter Awnings is the largest American manufacturer of retractable patio, window and deck awnings. The company produces four different awning types, including motorized and manual hand-cranked ...

I don’t know how anyone lived here without them,” says Gregg Williamson, owner of a 1902 Georgian Revival in the Central West End. “The late-day summer sun is really strong.” Last spring, Williamson ...

Dear Jim: I like an outdoor view, so I keep shades open, but the sun's heat coming in is intense. I like the way window awnings look. Can you tell me how to determine what sizes I need and what ...

Not too long ago, we were under the impression that door awnings were all striped, scalloped, and rounded—the kind of thing that might adorn an old-timey storefront or your grandma's cottage.