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 ...

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If you're looking to add some shade to your outdoor space, a shade sail might be the perfect solution. Shade sails not only block the sun (and UV rays!) but also add a beautiful, modern design element ...

Everyone is looking for some backyard shade these days, and the latest sun protection is a tensioned fabric canopy called a shade sail. Versions of these canopies originated in the 1990s in Australia ...

Shade sails offer practical protection from the sun while also adding a little whimsy to your back porch. They provide more sun protection than a pergola, look more stylish than an awning and cost ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Custom-made shade canopies will be installed at Caras Park starting Friday. Six steel columns will hold 10 shade sails over the new seating area. The sails will be set up seasonally ...