A patio shade sail creates cooling shade and UV protection for your backyard. Proper planning and installation are key to a ...

Lots of sunlight and regular watering is all you need to make your garden grow, right? Well, not necessarily. It turns out not all greenery worships the sun: While some plants are liable to wither in ...

As the temperature rises, it’s a great time to get out there and garden. While it would be nice to have a huge sunny backyard to grow lots of different plants, that isn’t the case for many of us. But ...

Protecting children from scorching sun and intense heat during outdoor play has taken on new urgency due to climate change. Susan Herrington, a professor at UBC’s faculty of applied science and ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Superior Shade at University of West Georgia. Image Courtesy of Superior Recreational Products In any successful architectural project, it is essential to provide users with a comfortable outdoor ...

Yoolax’s Outdoor Lighting and Shading System has been awarded the prestigious MUSE Design Award, a global recognition of ...

When dining al fresco, outdoor table shades provide excellent protection from the sun's rays, help keep surfaces cool, and offer welcome shelter. They can also elevate your space's style, and there ...

It’s the time of year when homeowners start to think about outdoor projects and, for many, automated window shades are front and center in their backyard dreams. In fact, homeowners are turning to ...