What is the cheapest way to shade a back patio and make it look fab?
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Buy a canvas drop cloth from the paint department, They usually have brass grommets in them. Use it to mount either is a side privacy wall or as an awning sort of thing. Paint it with some acrylic paint to what you think is fab looking!$20 and a few hours. Tada!
Do you have a style in mind? Pergola, covered patio, sail shade? Even places like Big Lots have glorified EZUp type structures for a few hundred dollars, but honestly you might want something a bit more sturdy and longer lasting. Let us know what you think you may want and we are here to provide more suggestions to have you accomplish your goal, and quick! Summer is right around the corner . . . 🌞
I put up 3 triangle shade sails. (I live in Tucson, AZ) I love the shade! sails are from Costco. Great buy.
What did you anchor them with? I have a raised deck that gets a lot of sun. Just not sure how to get it shade?