There's nothing like enjoying the outdoors in summer, with beautiful blue skies stretching ahead of you as you enjoy a good book or an al fresco lunch. What you don't want? A side dish of overheating ...

If you’re like me, when the summer sun hits its zenith, I go searching for the nearest shade. Between super fair skin and an intense dislike of nature's littlest pests, I’m a big, big fan of tents, ...

Any socially distanced conversation that happens in dermatologist Amy Forman Taub’s north suburban backyard occurs under her extra-wide patio umbrella. “It’s a godsend,” she says, explaining that she ...

Practical ways to enhance backyard privacy in compact urban spaces using walls, plants, screens, and smart layout for a calm ...

ShadeFX custom builds structures and retractable shades since no two spaces are the same size and style preferences vary. The ready-to-install systems are often created through collaborations between ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many people move to Arizona from rainy, gray, dismal climates to enjoy the blue skies, mild winter temperatures, and extended outdoor living. Then they get settled and experience their first summer.

The Tucson sun is relentless. Despite our cloudless skies and abundant sunny days, many of us are reluctant to spend time outside in our yards and gardens due to the heat and brightness. Some shade is ...