If you’re looking for a little extra shade without adding a fixed structure to your home, try a roll-out patio awning (otherwise known as a retractable awning). They’re usually made of flexible ...

Retractable awnings are a practical, energy-saving investment that add an elegant finishing touch to your home’s exterior and offer more shade than a standard cantilever umbrella or patio umbrella.

Not too long ago, we were under the impression that door awnings were all striped, scalloped, and rounded—the kind of thing that might adorn an old-timey storefront or your grandma's cottage.