See how louvers on home exteriors and patios help you control the light both indoors and out

Louvered sunshades filter light when it's hot, let it in when it's not

Today's fabric awnings add movement, color, and just the right amount of protection from the sun

Block the sun and rain with a modern brow-like extension of your roof

Think beyond the patio umbrella with these 8 ideas for blocking the sun beautifully

Protect yourself and your deck from the blazing sun with umbrellas, cloth, built structures — or nature's perfect shading solution

A Douglas fir and metal pergola offers shelter from the hot sun on this scenic California property

See architecture that creates shade and manages temperatures — and offers some much-needed visual escapism

Plant this perennial for bold color that will light up shady spots, sparkle in the sun and add interest from spring until fall

See how one gardener produces a veritable feast of vegetables and herbs under a canopy of shade