How to Keep Your Patio Warm in the Winter A patio is a safe, inviting place to spend time with your family and enjoy the outdoors together. You may want to use your outdoor living space all year long, but winter wind and snow can make hosting the holidays outside a challenge. If you’d like…
Retractable Awnings vs. Sun Umbrellas Retractable awnings and sun umbrellas are two of the most popular shading solutions for outdoor areas. But which is better? This breakdown of awnings vs. umbrellas will help you determine which is the right choice for your space. What Is a Retractable Awning? A retractable awning is an adjustable covering…
How Being Near Water Affects an Awning Installing an awning on your home or recreational vehicle is an excellent way to provide shade and protection from the elements. You may even use it to keep water and moisture away. But most awnings aren’t designed to withstand a heavy volume of liquid from a significant weather…
Solar Screens vs. Solar Shades: What’s the Difference? Your porch is an excellent place to admire the view or spend time with family, but the hot Texas sun can get uncomfortable in the summer. If you want to keep cool on your porch, consider solar screens or sunshades. Solar screens mount onto your porch framing…
How to Clean Awnings: The Ultimate Guide Adding an awning to your home improves your patio’s function and appearance, giving you a place to enjoy all year long. But do you know how to clean canvas awnings? If you’ve never had an awning before, use our maintenance guide to keep yours looking great and providing…
Awning brackets, whether for your porch, doors, or anywhere else on your home, are vital components in the installation process. They are key to the support and stability in upholding the weight of the awning and should not be seen as a small matter. Find out more…
Awnings are a fine addition to any home or business. Not only do they add visual appeal, but they provide protection from the sun and rain. If you’re thinking of buying new awnings, or even if you’re just curious, we’ve compiled all the basics you should know.
Your outdoor furniture needs to be protected from the elements and kept clean. You’ll also want to invest in furniture that’s built of weather tolerant or properly treated wood to keep it in good shape for years to come. Learn more about the best protection for your furniture from the sun, dirt, and rain.
If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you’ve certainly noticed regular changes in the speed and intensity of wind. Depending on your geographic location, conditions range from gentle breezes to gales and (sometimes) severe storms. Thankfully, prevailing weather conditions usually mean that retractable awnings and wind can coexist peacefully in Central Texas.
In cooler weather, your home’s outdoor spaces are a preferred destination for some quality relaxation time. But, when summer temperatures start to rise, you may feel like your options are limited by the heat.