A balcony, whether it's on a compact city apartment or leading off of a bedroom or sunroom in a larger property, is a welcome feature, providing additional outside space and light. Yet in high summer, ...

Garden shades provide a wonderful opportunity to shelter from the glaring sun, create privacy in the garden, and plant unusual flora and fauna. While they may present many unwanted challenges, the ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...