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 ...

Heading to the backyard with an ice cold beverage or grilling supplies and settling in on the deck or patio sounds like a perfect way to spend a sunny day. But the sun can become bothersome and ...

The ColourTree reinforced sun shade is a fantastic covered patio idea that’s sturdy, long-lasting and comes in various colors. We love its high quality and strength—come sun, rain or wind, it’s not ...

Which sun shade sail is best? Any outdoor space equipped with a sun shade sail offers relief from the heat, mild protection from rain and an improved aesthetic. Many sails may prevent harmful UV rays ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. With the sun out and temperatures on the rise, it’s time to ...

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 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 ...

Outdoor living areas can have it made in the shade through the use of canopies or awnings. Outdoor areas can be up to 15 degrees cooler when protected from the direct rays of the sun, says Ross ...

Discover practical strategies to cool Indian backyards with shade trees and structures. From neem and mango to pergolas and ...