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.

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 ...