All screens keep out insects, it is in their nature. They are a mesh that covers your window and will keep out anything bigger than dust. We think of screens for just this purpose, but the best ones do so much more. Protect Your Windows From Breaking Have you ever noticed how bad storms can throw … Read moreScreens Do More Than Just Keep Out Bugs
Texas winters don’t stay cold for the whole season, and that means critters and pests can reappear instead of staying holed away until the spring. Even if you inspected your home in the autumn for small exterior holes and sealing gaps, here’s a quick list of tips for making sure your bug screens stay secure … Read moreA Winter Checklist for Your Window’s Screens
Looking to enhance your home? Window treatments are one of the best ways to improve a home. Here are a few reasons why you should install custom plantation window shutters. Flexibility Plantation shutters give you more flexibility compared to curtains. You can easily adjust them to allow air in while still blocking the sun. You … Read more5 Reasons to Install Custom Plantation Wood Shutters
Having gutters on your home can do a lot for appearance, as well as benefits like protecting the foundation or adding water collection. There are also problems that can come from gutters, such as leaks at the seam and ice dams on the roof. Seamless gutters and a few improvements can help prevent these problems. … Read more3 To-dos Before Installing Seamless Gutters
Everyone loves a home flooded with natural light, but no one likes that light to be in the way. Whether you’re planning on having a lazy day on the couch, or it’s just too bright in the room to watch TV, your answer might be a solar screen. But why not just lower the blinds … Read more3 Reasons You Need Solar Screens in Your Home
Having a porch is one of the best ways to take full advantage of the beautiful summer weather. To make the most of your porch, make sure to install a patio roll away a shade. Here are five benefits of doing so. Convenience Having a roll away shade is the ultimate in porch convenience. Depending … Read more5 Benefits of Patio Roll Away Shades
Now that you have the plantation shutters of your dreams, it is time to learn how to take care of them properly. Here are a few tips you will want to keep in mind that will keep them looking their best for years to come. Cleaning Frequency Start by keeping as much dust off … Read moreHow to Care for your Plantation Wood Shutters
In these warm summer months, an open window and a nice breeze sound like a little taste of paradise. Hundreds of insects flying inside your home, however, doesn’t sound quite as lovely. Fresh air comes at a price when insects and potentially some other (larger) pests seek shelter within your clean, welcoming, home. Open windows … Read more3 Reasons to Install Bug/Insect Screens
Energy costs during the summer months sky-rocket as using the AC in your home becomes essential to survival. Surviving the hottest days of summer can also be done with good building designs and passive energy solutions, such as using solar screens and other improvements that keep the heat out and the cool air in. Here … Read moreSolar Screens And Passive Cooling Designs To Cut Your Energy Costs
Installing screens on your windows are essential for keeping bugs, birds, insects, leaves, dust, and debris out of your home, while at the same time maintaining sunlight and a good airflow. However, no screen lasts forever. Here are a few signs that it’s time to replace your window screens. It’s Old and Brittle Over time, screens … Read more3 Signs That Show You Need to Replace Your Bug/Insect Screens