Summertime, and the living is easy. Unless you’re overheated and sweaty, desperately trying to sidestep the sun’s punishing rays. And punishing they are: According to Melanoma Canada, the leading ...

The ColourTree reinforced sun shade is a fantastic covered patio idea that’s sturdy, long-lasting and comes in various colors. We love its high quality and strength—come sun, rain or wind, it’s not ...

Outdoor living areas can have it made in the shade through the use of canopies or awnings. Outdoor areas can be up to 15 degrees cooler when protected from the direct rays of the sun, says Ross ...

Kem Ormond is a features writer for The Country. She’s also a keen gardener. This week, she’s writing about various options to add shade to your garden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A pergola by Chilliwack-based Vandenberg Landscapes. Suitable for larger spaces, pergolas are sturdier options typically made of ...