Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Freestanding shade structure in a modern Spanish-style backyard There's nothing like enjoying the outdoors in summer, with ...

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 ...

Throwing shade isn't always a bad thing—and your backyard probably needs some cover, whether it's a respite from a scorching hot summer day, or a place where you can still hang out and enjoy the ...

If your backyard is ready for a glow-up, consider this your sign. Houston Life recently toured the Allied Outdoor Solutions showroom with Director of Marketing Jess Lester, and let’s just say — if you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cantilever umbrellas — also called offset umbrellas — offer even greater shade and sun protection than classic market umbrellas ...

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, ...

This year, we might be lucky. It’s raining. We haven’t hit 100 degrees yet. In fact, meteorologists are expecting only about 10 100-degree days this summer. Still, your beautiful backyard might become ...

No sun? No problem!

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