If you want to expand the living space of your home to the outdoors, consider adding a deck awning or a canopy. A retractable awning attached to your home will extend the space and provide protection ...
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.
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7 Covered Patio Ideas

One of the most popular patio shade ideas is a canopy patio awning that’s permanently installed. The fabric on most shade ...
When warm, sunny days return, many of us breathe a sigh of relief. Who doesn't love the sun? Basking in its rays is one of life's simple pleasures, yet we need shade too and these garden canopy ideas ...
Homeowners eagerly await the arrival of the warm weather so they can cast off the remnants of cabin fever and bask in the sunshine. However, as summer nears its dog days, the same sun homeowners once ...
The sculptural canopy frames the museum’s new entrance while providing much-needed shade in the Texas heat. (Sloan Breeden Photography/Courtesy the University of Texas at Austin) Snøhetta’s revamped ...
Taking in the warm weather while basking on your outdoor sectional is great, but when the sun is beating down on you from above, you need some protection beyond sunscreen. While patio umbrellas are ...
With warmer weather and longer, sunnier days on the horizon, now is the time to get your yard ready for summer hangouts. If your yard doesn’t have many trees, consider adding shade—both to make the ...