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Are Triple Pane Windows a Good Investment?
Making sound investments in your home when it comes to home renovations is essential. You want to make sure you're getting the most for your money, and the quality of the items in your home withstand future years of everyday usage. Something that gets good use practically every day is...
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Patio & Window Screens
We spend much of our time making sure the inside of our home is clean. But how much attention do we spend tending to the outside? Your patio and screened-in areas need Spring Cleaning just as much as the rest of your home. It doesn’t have to be a massive...
When is the End of Summer in Florida and When Will It Actually FEEL Like Autumn?
Will summer ever end? Halloween decorations are appearing. Kids are back in school. But wait...it's STILL September, it's STILL hot, and now our brains are trying to tell us it's about to be Fall? So when is the end of Summer, and when will it feel like Autumn?
Don't get...
Tips to Protect Your Skin in a Hot Central Florida Summer
Summer is here and more people will be enjoying the outdoors and sunshine more. Florida is called the Sunshine State for a good reason, and Floridians love to soak up the Sun as much as possible. Getting out in the Sun every day is right for you, but we all know...
Love Bug Season is Back Already
Twice a year in Florida, we get to experience the "lovely" love bug season. Generally, you have seen them flying around in a pair of two locked together. These creatures stay around us for usually four weeks in both May and September. While these bugs are harmless when it comes...
What is Best for Your Home…a Sunroom or Screened Porch?
We all know the most significant benefit of living in Florida is our super weather. Your patio or lanai is the perfect spot to sip a sweet drink while enjoying the outdoors. It also has bugs, heat, and humidity, which is no good. Screened-in porches and sunrooms allow you to...
Winter Prep for Patio Screens
Winter is coming, are your patio screens ready for the chill? There are few things more relaxing than enjoying a hot cup of coffee on a crisp winter morning on your porch. Screens don't keep out all the cold air, but they're still beneficial in the cold months! It's easy...
Keeping Your Patio Cool in Hot Florida
When it comes to keeping your patio or lanai cool enough to enjoy here in Florida, we have good news! There are a variety of relatively simple options that work well alone or combined, depending on your needs.
Shade!
Creating shade can lower the temperature significantly. In Florida, LIGHT =...
What Is Uv & How Do Screen Enclosures Help
Florida is known as the Sunshine State, and that label rings true about 60% of the year (since the other 40% it rains). Thousands of people flock to Florida beaches and other water getaways to take a refreshing dip and soak up the hot sun. Some might even be lucky...
Benefits of Adding a Screen Enclosure.
For many of those in Florida, a front porch or a backyard pool are two of the best hangout spots at home. This is especially true during summertime, where the days are longer, and the sun is hotter! But how can you keep your summer chill spot nice and chill?...
Caring for outdoor furniture.
Tidying up around the house usually involves some vacuuming, dusting, cleaning on and around all types of furniture throughout your home. There is sometimes one spot that doesn't always get the attention it needs though, and that's furniture you have outdoors. There are all different kinds of outdoor-specific furniture you...
5 Reasons to Screen In Patio.
There's nothing more relaxing than being able to sit out on the front porch or patio area and enjoy some fresh air. Along with that, there's nothing more annoying than having that peaceful time interrupted by some unwanted flying pests - or maybe even something bigger! This is one of...
Keep mosquitoes away while enjoying your pool
One thing there's no shortage in Florida is the mosquito. So, how can you beat the mosquitos back and enjoy relaxing by the pool? Here are some tips from the pros:...
Benefits of Putting a Screen Around Your Pool
Summer’s back and so is that good ol’ Florida heat! There’s not much of a better way to beat the heat on a summer day than to take a nice, relaxing swim in the pool out back. But, there’s nothing more frustrating than getting ready to dive in and seeing...
Do screens protect from UV rays from the Sun?
Spring has sprung on us here in Florida, and with it, some of the not so “fun in the sun” dangers of overexposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays. Fortunately, for those of us who have discovered the benefits of screen enclosures, we’ve learned how to beat the heat while...
Jazz up your home or business with canvas awings
When considering all of the options available to you for your home or office that allow you to enjoy unrestricted airflow and fresh outdoor air without the sun’s harmful UV rays, remember to keep canvas awnings in mind! There are some reasons these types of awnings are beneficial. The design...
Possibilities of Concrete or Block Patios
Adding or repairing a patio on your home can be a lengthy task, and just like with the home itself you have to work from the bottom up. That’s why it’s important to go over your options when it comes to the overall foundation of your patio. A concrete or...
Clean Gutters
Things that are typically out of sight tend to be out of mind. This old saying pertains to home repairs especially. One of the big ones that fall under that category would be our gutters. Wonderful in Florida for the ultra-rainy months, but what happens when it’s raining, and your...
I have a screened in lanai, but bugs still get in
If you’ve bug-proofed your lanai but still find bugs, the problem is likely with your lanai’s construction. Here are a few of the most common problem areas and the best way to prevent or fix them:
Not sure what the exact source of your bugs is? It’s probably time to...
Jazz Up Your Home with a Canvas Birdcage Cover
When considering all of the options available to you that allow you to enjoy unrestricted airflow and fresh outdoor air without the sun’s harmful UV rays, remember to keep canvas birdcage awnings in mind. There are some of reasons these types of awnings are beneficial. The design possibilities are endless...
Hurricane Season and Birdcage Screens
Far too many beloved pet birds were lost in the flood and devastation of Hurricanes in Florida. A lot of new Florida residents have never lived through a major hurricane, so they rarely anticipate the capability for destruction of birdcage screens.
Often, during an evacuation, residents feel like leaving home...
Why Front Entry Screens are extremely popular in Florida
Front entry screens have always been a favorite feature of Florida homes, but the trend has recently grown incredibly popular for some of reasons. A front screen entrance transforms the curb appeal of your home, making it feel more warm and welcoming. Here are a few more benefits:
With so...
3 ways to give your fence new life
Fences are a focal point of backyard life. A good pressure washing, paint or stain can take a fence from “drab to fab” but why not take things a step further? Your imagination is the only limit to what your fence can be the backdrop for! Here are three ideas...
Why a Garage Screen is a Must Have in Florida
We Floridians know that our garages are more than just a place to store our cars and tools. A garage can be a great untapped resource in your home, and with a retractable screen garage door, we can enjoy the best of both the indoors and fresh outdoor Florida air....
Proper Care For a Screen Enclosure
In Florida, there is no better time than now to get outside and make the most of your screen enclosure. Along with all of your other outdoor accessories, your enclosure needs some TLC. Usually, your patio furniture, cushions, and umbrellas can be cleaned using a simple soap...
5 Reasons to get a canvas birdcage cover
Here are just a few of the reasons why you should invest in a birdcage cover.
Just remember that Quality Screens and Aluminum can handle all of the birdcage screen needs. Call us today at (352) 326-9090....
Five ways to entertain in your screen room this Autumn
Summer may have come to an end, but outdoor enjoyment doesn’t have to. In fact, Autumn is arguably the best time of year in Florida to enjoy your screen room. Autumn means cooler temperatures, less humidity and best of all - fewer bugs! With the extremely high temperatures we’ve had...