Sitting out and enjoying your backyard sounds great until the sun beats down on you. Rather than purchase pricey pergola ...

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You've got the patio furniture. Maybe a few plants. String lights if you're feeling extra. But when the midday sun hits or a surprise breeze rolls in, the whole setup quickly becomes unusable. It's a ...