When you're working on your yard, the last thing you want is to be baking in the heat of the sun all day long. It's times like these that you really want to have some sort of shade structure to protect you. Today, Michael wants to tell you all about what shade structures are, how they can benefit you, and which ones work the best. He is also going to talk about what shade structures are available to you on the market today. Remember, you don't need to be doing manual labor to justify getting one of these. What good is shade if you can't use it to relax?

 

In this episode, we talk about…

• Breaking down a basic umbrella and its benefits/setbacks
• Why the shade sails are so popular
• How the range of cedar pergolas varies from yard to yard
• Breaking up the visual aspect of the dining area from the house
• Add ons for the unstained and wood-stained cedar pergolas
• Extending the season on your patio with a pavilion
• Most commonly missed aspects when planning and outdoor living space
• Making a full-on addition to the home, similar to a sunroom

 

Links to resources:

Shade Sail

Cedar Pergola