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 ...

The three sleekly designed canopies that just opened in Crosstown Concourse's front plaza offer free public WiFi, power outlets, solid and partial shade, a breeze from the 14-foot ceiling fans, tables ...

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, ...

After installing a large lap pool in their side yard, Waterloo homeowners contacted Monarch Fine Landscapes & Interiors to add their professional touch. They wanted shade over the pool that was ...

With stunning and inviting sightlines of the water, the outdoor design optimizes an open concept and unobstructed views. The perfect addition to poolside coverage is ShadeFX’s turnkey solution that ...

Believe the experts when they tell you gardening is all about the light. Plant sun-lovers where they can bask in hours of direct rays. But put the shade needy in our hot sun, and it’s burn, baby, burn ...

¡Sombra! Experiments in Shade is introducing artistic and functional shade structures across nine parks to combat extreme summer heat. The project helps spruce up some community parks that needed to ...

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Outdoor events are unpredictable—scorching sun, sudden rain, and constant competition for ...