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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pergolas shade owners from the sun’s harsh ultraviolet rays and enclosed styles can keep you dry during ...

Retractable-roof pergolas can provide the best of both worlds in outdoor living -- sunshine when you want it and shade when you don't. By creating a space that feels like an outdoor room, a ...

Probably more people have seen them than can name them, those simple, graceful garden buildings featuring vertical columns and an open array of slats overhead, all of it sometimes wreathed in vines ...

With warmer weather and longer, sunnier days on the horizon, now is the time to get your yard ready for summer hangouts. If your yard doesn’t have many trees, consider adding shade—both to make the ...

Pergolas work great for creating a shady spot to gather in outdoors. These tall structures feature open-topped canopies that can be built over walkways, dining areas, and other outdoor spaces.

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Pergolas shade owners from the sun’s harsh ultraviolet rays and enclosed styles can keep you dry during ...