Schools across the country are adding trees, tent-like structures and water to their playgrounds as temperatures soar. By Somini Sengupta The bare hot asphalt schoolyard of the American past is ...

A brief account of the evolution of the word shade, whether you’re seeking it this summer … or throwing it. By Sarah Diamond In Word Through The Times, we trace how one word or phrase has changed ...

A lack of tree cover in low-income areas has left many residents especially vulnerable to rising heat. It’s a legacy of the city’s design—and its history of racist policies. L.A.’s year-round sunshine ...

A dreamy patio setup expands the functional footprint of your house by making an area akin to an outdoor living room. Work the appropriate patio cover ideas into your design scheme and that alfresco ...

A car sun shade is the best way to keep your car cool in the summer sun. Entering your car without any kind of car window shading when it’s in direct sunlight, even for an hour, can be a real ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. And so we know 10 shades of beige foundation won't cut it anymore. But suddenly, it ...