"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, ...

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 ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. With the sun out and temperatures on the rise, it’s time to ...

The setting for Palmerston North's Lido pool shade sails has been fenced off in preparation for installation of supporting poles, and the arrival of made-to-measure sails next week. Tradespeople moved ...