Hydrangeas are truly majestic flowering shrubs. Take advantage of their big blooms and vibrant green bushiness to add flair ...

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A patio shade sail creates cooling shade and UV protection for your backyard. Proper planning and installation are key to a ...

Car sun shades are an essential accessory for those wishing to protect their vehicle’s interior from the fierce heat of the sun. Designed to block the sun’s rays and prevent them from infiltrating the ...

Every time my grandmother parked the car, that accordion-style sun shade came out like clockwork. She unfurled and stretched it across the windshield of her black 1988 Ford Tempo. That simple device ...

Active radiant cooling is a promising strategy for outdoor thermal comfort, but there are practicality and safety concerns with the typically opaque and dark structures that are needed. A team of UCLA ...

The weather might not have cooperated at each twist and turn of the season, but the Attleboro High boys outdoor track and field team stood undeterred as the Bombardiers relied on top-shelf talent and ...

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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Everyone knows that it always feels hotter in direct sunlight, but by how much? We put this to the test around 3:00 Sunday afternoon, as temperatures ramped up into the mid 90s.

Plants have a range of light that they have adapted to growing in. Coping adaptations include turning red when exposed to full sun (some succulents do this) or growing taller in low light conditions.

When I saw ideas for an easy DIY garden water feature popping up all over my social media feeds, I immediately wanted to give one a go. My husband has been going on about creating some kind of water ...