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Patios are a welcome addition to any backyard, but without the proper cover, that concrete pad can sometimes feel more desolate than desirable. There are so many different solutions for enhancing your ...

Patio covers are a great low cost, high value home improvement project, as not only can a patio cover be an attractive add-on to any home, more importantly it can provide protection and relief from ...

In Southern California, the easiest way to “add” square footage to a home is to take advantage of outdoor patios as alternative living rooms, dining areas and even full kitchens. With thought, time ...

If a home has an existing patio cover, and it does not supply sufficient shade, it is common for homeowners to extend shade cover with a shade structure that starts at the end of the patio. The shade ...

The most popular word these days is shade as daytime temperatures in Southern Nevada soar to 110 degrees and above. And patio covers bring relief from the sun while providing a pleasant environment to ...