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 ...

Superior Shade at University of West Georgia. Image Courtesy of Superior Recreational Products In any successful architectural project, it is essential to provide users with a comfortable outdoor ...

Your backyard beckons when the sun is out, but it’s tough to enjoy it during peak heat. If your patio, deck, or backyard doesn’t get much natural shade, there are plenty of ways to keep cool and make ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Does anyone else have a love-hate relationship with summer? One minute, you're basking in the warm weather. The next thing you know, you've ...

Shade has always been a precious thing in the desert, but with increased energy costs and heightened environmental concerns, it's more valuable than ever. And there's a relatively new way to beat the ...

Outdoor parking can wreak havoc on your vehicle’s interior, thanks to heat and ultraviolet rays from the sun. Prolonged exposure causes materials to break down over time, leading to discoloration, ...