Shade Products Articles
Discover the various ways you can keep cool in your backyard by reading the articles below. Learn about the different types of shade products, including umbrellas, awnings, pergolas, gazebos, and shade canopies. Find out which options provide motorized or remote operation, as well as a variety of colors and patterns to choose from.
Choosing the Right Shade
See how an awning, canopy, or umbrella can provide just the right amount of shade for your backyard or outdoor space.
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Made for Shade: Umbrellas & Awnings
Backyard shade is hardly new; umbrellas and awnings have been around for decades. But today they have been modernized, much like the kitchen fridge or the American automobile. Current cover-ups have gone high tech--providing motorized and remote operation, sturdier fabrics that last longer, greater selections and a whole bunch of trendy options that you may not know exist.
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Light Up Your Patio Umbrella
Lighting has become a popular addition to patio umbrellas, creating a cozy atmosphere for those evening outdoor gatherings. From fancy to funky, a variety of options are available to create the perfect mood for any backyard event.
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Natural Boundaries Create Shade & Privacy
A well-chosen mix of hardscape structures and plant material can go a long way to define an outdoor room. Outdoor spaces delineated by boundaries give the eye a place to rest and the spirit a place to unwind. By establishing some structure in your backyard through plants, vines and manmade structures, the yard appears more welcoming and offers shade and privacy.
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