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 ...

A patio with furniture and a shade sail, plus wood fencing with greenery growing on and around it. - Delpixart/Getty Images Heading to the backyard with an ice cold beverage or grilling supplies and ...

South African summer months can get extremely hot. Sitting on the patio and getting some fresh air is a great way to cool down, but the sun can present an issue as its harsh rays can make it quite ...

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 ...

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 ...

While you can always invest in a retractable awning to shade your outdoor space, a basic patio umbrella is more reasonably priced and gets the job done without the lengthy installation process. They ...

A thoughtfully positioned shade sail can be the epicentre of your outdoor space – guaranteed to impress guests if you’re planning on taking your hosting al fresco skills to the next level this summer ...

One of the most popular patio shade ideas is a canopy patio awning that’s permanently installed. The fabric on most shade awnings is removable and should last about 15 years. Speaking of, take a peek ...