When you’re making improvements to the way that the sunroom in your home looks, it’s a good idea to focus on having the right window treatments installed. If you’re interested in getting window treatments installed that will look fantastic in the sunroom, it’s important to pay attention to the features that will make some window…
This winter you can prepare to protect your family with quality insect screens. You know what that means—barbecues, fireworks, watermelon…and those universally disliked mosquitoes. Those itchy bumps created by their bites can drive you to the brink of insanity. While these swarming little pests are frustrating, they are more than just a minor irritation. In some…
Patios aren’t just for enjoying a balmy summer evening. Keep your patio comfortable all year with a dependable set of roll away shades. Here are three ways they can help keep your deck comfortable. 1. Don’t let winter sun glare force you inside. The winter sun hugs close to the southern horizon, even in the…
Wasps are a problem almost every month of the year. They wake up in early spring, take over your backyard and hedges every summer afternoon, and somehow become even more active in the autumn. Texas is home to a growing variety of wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets. While you might not be able to stop…
Solar screens seem like a summer purchase. They can help keep your home cooler and prevent UV radiation from fading out your drapes and surfaces. But solar screens help your home out in the winter, too, and not just during unseasonably warm days. Here’s how: 1. Winter brings more sun glare into the house. The summer…
Whether you are moving into a new home or apartment that does not have any window screens or you want to give your home a makeover by installing new windows, make sure you get screens for your windows. Here are five benefits of using window screens. Keep Out Insects Window screens are the best way…
Commercial and residential architects are looking deep into how to save energy while powering and cooling (or heating) a building. One of the recurring themes for people willing for make or customize their homes is reducing the impact of thermal mass. But you don’t have to start building your second home on an empty plot…
A lot of window features and exterior accessories can add several extra steps to your chore list, but solar screens aren’t one of them. Here’s how to maintain your solar shields without adding to your workload. Unclip them in seconds so you can hose them down. Some window screens don’t come off easily. That means you…
Solar screens are a great way to reduce your energy bill. But if you’re putting off a final decision on whether or not to get them for your house because the potential savings don’t seem worth it, you can look forward to more than just increased savings once you install them. Here are a few…
One of the first rules of rental properties is adding fixtures and treatments that look good with little maintenance. Flooring should be tough and stain-resistant, or if it has to be carpet it should at least be easy to replace. Windows should look sharp without being finicky. And one of the easiest ways to keep…