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Home Awning

Adding an awning to your home can be a great investment. It can lower your heating and cooling costs. It also creates a nice indoor/outdoor living area where you can entertain. There are so many reasons to added a shade structure to your home that we have a huge library of content on the topic.

Awning Painting Guide

Step-by-Step Tutorial to paint your awning like a professional.

Egress Windows & Awnings?

What are the requirements for egress windows and awnings?

Best Colors for your Awning

Our designers will help you pick the right shade for your shade.

Guide to Mow Strips

Step-by-Step Tutorial for beautiful lawn care.

Cleaning Alminum Awning

Exhaustive guide to expertly clean, polish and paint metal awnings.

Top Valance Styles

Learn the best valance option for your awning size and home type.

Guide to Freestanding Awnings

Complete guide to freestanding awnings, gazebos and pergolas.

Need Inspiration?

Check out our huge list of gazebo, pergola, awning photos from around th world.

Awnings for your home

Everything you ever wanted to know about residential awnings.

Outdoor Lighting Guide

Learn the secrets to make your outdoor patio space the beatiful in the evenings.

Soloar Panels on Awnings?

We love green energy, and awnings are an awesome placement options.

Top Guide to Frames

Exhaustive guide on awning frames and support poles. Includes FAQ from users.

Complete Guide to Awnigns

The absolute best guide to picking an awings anywhere.

17 Questions to Ask

Get our list of the top 17 questions to ask before hiring an installer.

Louvre Roof?

Why would someone want a louvre roof? Includes user FAQ.

Top Patio Ideas

Our designer shares her best trends and tips for a stylish patio.

Best Patio Covers

More information on patio covers than anyone could want.

Awning Glossary

Each manufacturer uses different terms so we created a comprehensive list.

Awning Alternatives

Best shade structure options that are not awnings.

Last Updated:March 15, 2026