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Best Sun Shade for Deck: Awnings, Pergolas & More

Retractable awnings and louvered pergolas offer the best deck sun protection, delivering UV defense, heat reduction, and smart adjustability with year-round usability. How to Choose the Best Sun Shade for Your Deck Not all shade is equal, choose wrong, and comfort turns into compromise. The best options hold up through

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Backyard Shade Ideas Without Trees | 10 Proven Solutions

Install retractable awnings, louvered pergolas, shade sails, or cantilever umbrellas to create backyard shade without trees. These solutions block sun, lower temperatures, and add comfort, no digging, planting, or waiting for growth required. How to Create Shade in Your Backyard Without Trees: At-a-Glance Essentials You don’t need a tree line

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15 Best Retractable Patio Awning Ideas for Your Backyard

Retractable patio awnings give you instant shade, comfort, and control, without the commitment of permanent structures. From smart automation to built-in lighting, the right awning turns any patio into usable space you’ll actually enjoy. How to Make the Most of Your Patio Awning: Fast Facts If your patio bakes in

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How to Keep Your Patio Cool in Summer | 15 Proven Ideas

To keep a patio cool in summer, combine shade, light-colored materials, and evaporative cooling. Whether permanent or portable, the right setup lowers temperatures, improves comfort, and helps you enjoy your outdoor space longer. If your outdoor space feels more like a skillet than a sanctuary, you’re not alone. Patio surfaces

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Backyard shade ideas for outdoor living

Backyard Shade Ideas for Outdoor Living

Backyard shade ideas that actually work, awnings, pergolas, sails, and screens that keep your space cool, dry, and usable year-round. Here’s how to pick the right one for your yard. The Quick Guide to Backyard Shade Ideas That Deliver Not all backyard shade is created equal, and the wrong setup

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Marygrove Style Guide: Pairing Awnings & Exterior Paint Color Schemes

Coordinating your Marygrove awning and exterior paint color schemes is no easy feat. With the right approach and guidance, you can create an outdoor facade that will be the talk of the neighborhood and improve your home’s curb appeal. With nearly endless options, it can be difficult to find colors

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Why a Retractable Awning is Perfect For Your Hot Tub

A hot tub is a luxury that makes everyone feel at ease and relaxed. It’s the perfect way to release stress after a long day or during precious downtime. Retractable awnings for hot tub spaces can make this luxury all the better. A Practical Way to Shelter Your Outdoor Spa

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Are Retractable Awnings Tacky?

Though everything is a matter of taste, home decor that is more old-fashioned than fashionably useful gives off a vibe that makes people think “yikes”. There are some things that are better left in past. Home decor like linoleum, carpeted bathrooms, and wood paneling are throwbacks to a time when

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10 Backyard Patio Ideas For A Modern House

When it comes to your backyard patio, it should feel like an extension of your home. Cozy and inviting, a modern backyard should be the perfect place to entertain friends and family or sit quietly and enjoy a good book. With multiple patio ideas, you’ll soon be living your best

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6 Ways to Keep Your Deck Cool This Summer

Before you know it, we’ll be into the dog days of summer looking for ways to keep our patio cool. Want to learn how to cool down your deck on those hot summer days? Look no further, we’ve compiled a list of six different ways to cool your deck this

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5 Ways LED lights On An Awning Can Transform Your Outdoor Space

When you see a picturesque view of any garden, oftentimes you’ll see luminous lights floating above the patio. It creates an ambiance worthy of magazine photos and added beauty and functionality to your landscaping. LED Lights are not only naturally bright, but retractable awning lights can transform any outdoor space.

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What Is a Pergola?

Are you looking to increase your usable outdoor space? If so, a pergola may be the perfect option for you! A pergola will not only provide shade and shelter from the elements but adds value to your home. If you have been pondering the question “What is a pergola?”, after

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