Sitting out and enjoying your backyard sounds great until the sun beats down on you. Rather than purchase pricey pergola ...

It's official: This summer is shaping up to be another record-breaker for rising temperatures. Heat waves have already swept through much of the United States, bringing with them intense UV rays and ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Shopping around for a shade sail A 2008 CHOICE investigation found that the shade cloth installation industry is largely unregulated in Australia. This means the installer may have little knowledge ...

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 ...

Create a calm backyard reading nook with shade, seating, lighting and plants. Practical tips for small balconies and yards to ...