



Warm weather means fresh air — but that can become problematic when the weather app boasts high temps that guarantee sweat. Thankfully, there are products capable of evoking the feel of a shady place on even the hottest days.
Curved canopies, tiered umbrellas, and covered swing chairs are helpful when temperatures are high. Some products, like pop-up gazebo tents, even have the added bonus of keeping mosquitoes from nipping at your skin.
See below for our top picks to turn any backyard into a shady oasis, where you’re able to read a book and sip on morning coffee sans the full heat of the sun beating down on you.
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Promising review: "Very sturdy metal structure. Large enough to cover a rectangular table and six chairs. It tilts so you can get it aimed at the sun. And it has a solar cell on top with LED lights imbedded in each of the ribs that you can switch on at night for a subtle illumination. At under $100, it's a bargain!" —Joe B.
Promising review: "This was easy to assemble and I absolutely love it. The shade canopy is perfect, keeps it dark enough I can work outside and still see my computer screen." —Jana Colgin
Promising review: "My senior pup loves it! Simple to put together and move around in my backyard. Took my pup some getting used to but in no time she was able to relax and lay comfortably." —Meli
Promising review: "We love our awning. We installed it over our garage door and created a little patio. We sit out there every evening." —Carol
Promising review: "Easy to set up with two people. I put this on my deck by my pool and it was the best thing I could have done. Screen keeps out the majority of the bug." —Nicole Martin
Promising review: "I received this for a birthday gift from my husband and sons!! It is SO COMFORTABLE!! I’m not getting anything done because I’m on this most of the day. Love the adjustable sun shade too!" —Amazon Customer
Promising review: "After the wind took out my last umbrella, I ordered this one. I am very happy with it. It’s sturdy with air vents so it can combat wind. I believe I’ll get several years of use out of it! It was easy to assemble and easy to use." —Bunny
Promising review: "Does a great job blocking the sun. I would say it's at least 20 degrees cooler under the shade. Also makes the deck feel like a resort which is nice. The west side of the house was unusable after noon until now." —Joseph S.