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A patio with furniture and a shade sail, plus wood fencing with greenery growing on and around it. - Delpixart/Getty Images Heading to the backyard with an ice cold beverage or grilling supplies and ...

Everyone is looking for some backyard shade these days, and the latest sun protection is a tensioned fabric canopy called a shade sail. Versions of these canopies originated in the 1990s in Australia ...

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What’s trending: Shade sails are replacing bulky umbrellas and pergolas thanks to their sleek look, flexibility, and ability to fit any outdoor space. Why it matters: They block up to 95% of UV rays, ...