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.

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 ...