shadefx lifestyle

Enjoying 11 Years of the ShadeFX Lifestyle

When the phone rang and the call display said Hilary McLeod, it was a loud…


Choosing a Retractable Awning: Staying on Track

Pergolas have quickly become one of the most popular outdoor living trends…


ShadeFX Topside Canopy

Choosing a Retractable Awning: Welcome to the ‘Awning’ of a New Age

Back in 1993, my family and I decided to invest in an awning for our deck.…


Choosing Retractable Awnings: Covering the Options

Choosing a Retractable Awning: ‘Covering’ All The Options

Every spring big box stores, magazines, trending blogs and seasonal home…


Protecting Retractable Canopies in Wind

Protecting Retractable Canopies in the Wind

It’s that time of year when the winds are picking up. In California it’s…


Comparing Retractable Canopy Tracks

Choosing a Retractable Canopy Track: Single, Multi, Cable, or Roll?

When shopping for a canopy system to attach to your outdoor structure, you…


Pergola Mounting How To Guide

The How To Guide For Mounting Pergolas To Any Surface

A properly mounted pergola will stay true to shape and safely secured for…


How to Protect Your Pergola Canopy During the Winter

With every outdoor living product, winter storage requirements is always…


Shade Canopy Fabrics: The Details of Sun Protection

I made the mistake of driving around with my sunroof open the other day.…


Pergola Shade: Pratical Solutions for Every Outdoor Space

For those of you just starting to look at pergolas as an outdoor living…