You aren't imagining things, those dog days of summer are getting hotter. Longer, hotter heat waves are becoming the norm, and keeping cool in your backyard is becoming more challenging. Higher temps ...

Outdoor areas can be up to 15 degrees cooler when protected from the direct rays of the sun, according to Ross Lederer, spokesman for Craft-Bilt Manufacturing Company, a Pennsylvania-based maker of ...

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, ...

Low-water plants, native shade, and smart irrigation turn yards into cooler landscapes that save water and support local life now.

Sitting under the wide canopy of a tree can cool you off on a hot summer day and even lower home-energy costs. If your landscape is treeless, the sooner a new tree grows a shady canopy, the better. A ...

Whether you are looking to add shade to your favorite seating area or are seeking to add a romantic feel to the backyard, a basket canopy is a classic way to go about it. Whether you are looking to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your backyard beckons when the sun is out, but it’s tough to enjoy it during peak heat. If your patio, ...

Inflate all the things. That seems to be the strategy at Bote, a Floridian inflatable watercraft company that's expanded out ...

Cities are living organisms — constantly growing, shifting, and reshaping themselves around the people who inhabit them. But not all parts of a city grow evenly. One of the clearest indicators of ...