How To Guides for Awnings

Our team has created the most comprehensive collection of “How to Guides” for awnings and canopies. Whether you want to prepare for the cold winter season, repair your awning to increase it’s lifespan or just want a project to beautify your home, we have it here. Our talented writers add new guides each month and if you have a suggestion for a post, we’d love to hear it.

Awning Maintenance Guide

Learn how to double the lifespan of your awning and keep it looking fresh.

Guide to Waterproofing

Learn which fabrics are waterproof and which are not. Which is right for you.

Winterize your Awning

Best tips to prepare your patio and awnings for winter.

Cleaning Alminum Awning

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

Guide to Mow Strips

Step-by-Step Tutorial for beautiful lawn care.

How to Clean an Awning.

Step-by-step guide to cleaning your fabric awning. Includes user FAQ.

Best Portable Shade

Get our hacks and insider tips for the best way to get shade for a sunny day.

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.

Best Colors for your Awning

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

Awning Weight - Aluminum Awning Weight - Aluminum

Need to know how much your awning weighs? We have a guide for aluminum awnings.

17 Questions to Ask

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

Rusty Awning Solutions.

Exhaustive guide to painting & refreshing a rusty awning.

Windproofing an Awning

Windproofing an Awning

Awning Painting Guide

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

Last Updated:March 10, 2026