An alternative to expensive porches or overhangs, a shade sail is a great way to add shade and style to a backyard. Picking the right placement and choosing the right color to keep your patio cool are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." But with so many wonderful patio cover ideas to choose from, how will you know where to begin? That's ...

A patio is an outdoor oasis, where we come to enjoy fresh air, gentle natural light, and the sight of wildlife and vegetation. But this very same space can often leave us exposed to unforgiving ...

If you’re interested in spending more time in the yard this summer, but need to increase your shaded areas to make it more cool and comfortable, a shade sail might be for you. Unlike a roof, a shade ...

Enjoying the outdoors in San Antonio’s summer is brutally hard unless there’s something providing relief from the sun beating down. There are a range of products to throw some shade, from ...

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 ...