If you have just moved to Florida, you now live in a gorgeous state with a famously warm and humid climate. That warmth is the envy of the rest of the country from September through May, but Florida’s strong sun and humidity have their downfalls as well. In order to obtain the most use and enjoyment from your home in all four seasons, it is important for you to invest in these three outdoor structures for your new home. Continue reading
You probably don’t give a whole lot of attention to your home’s siding on a daily basis, but as the winter clouds clear and spring starts to push its way into the air, it’s a great time to inspect your siding and make plans for springtime renovations. While vinyls and other types of basic siding are popular, they also come with their downsides. You may want to consider switching to aluminum siding to help keep your home in optimal condition all year long. Continue reading
You have screens on your windows, but that is far from the only use of screens around your home. If you want to welcome the upcoming spring season with a brand new addition to your property, continue these three exciting uses of screens. Continue reading
Any structure you intend to build in or around your home will require a solid ground foundation. Asphalt is a common choice for driveways, but concrete has a number of its own benefits that make it the perfect choice for any patio, pool deck, or sidewalk that you want to design. Continue reading
Summer is great for so many things, like swimming and suntanning, but the heat of a Florida summer can make it difficult to work outside for long periods of time. This means that autumn is the perfect time to finally embark on those home improvement projects you avoided over the summer. Continue reading
Stop and think about your roof for a minute. You rely on it every minute of every day to keep you, your family, and your possessions safe and dry, but you probably don’t give it much thought until it starts to leak or break. Investing in a reliable roof is critical to your home’s structural integrity, which is why you should choose aluminum as your material of choice.
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You have many important choices to make as a homeowner, including selecting the siding that will serve your home most efficiently for many years to come. Many homeowners simply accept the type of cheap, low-grade siding that came with their house when it was built, but others are realizing that switching to aluminum siding is a very worthwhile investment. Continue reading
If you’ve ever used aluminum for any building or construction purpose, then you most likely understand how many benefits the material has to offer. From its flexibility and durability to its clean-cut appearance, aluminum is appropriate for just about every type of application. However, you may find yourself wishing from time to time that you could use wood and still trust its reliability under extreme weather conditions. But wood, even the most expensive kind, has the potential to rot, bow, and surrender to oppressive heat, wind, and rain. Continue reading
You will be hard-pressed to find a pool in Florida that isn’t accompanied by an aluminum pool enclosure. Why? Because Florida’s beautiful climate has a few drawbacks that screened enclosures are able to easily fix.
About Screen Enclosures
Pool enclosures are tall aluminum structures outlined in screens that keep pools covered in a light yet effective protection from the outside elements. Since they can be constructed in nearly any shape, size, and design, they can be constructed to match any backyard style. Continue reading
Even if you aren’t planning to move out of your house anytime soon, it’s nice to know you are slowly but surely hammering away at the work that should be done to help you capture as much equity as possible when the time comes to sell your home and move.
But a quick search on Pinterest for “outdoor home renovations” will provide you with a list you couldn’t possibly accomplish in six lifetimes, let alone in a few summers. So what are the best outdoor renovations that will not only improve your quality of living but also boost your future resale value?
Transform a Regular Patio
A patio is a great place to gather with friends, relax and read the newspaper, or sit and people-watch. But a screened-in patio is even better! You can enjoy all of the benefits of the outdoors while remaining shielded from the hottest sun, harshest wind, and peskiest bugs. A screen room can also be decorated and furnished with a bit more attention to detail since everything is more protected from the elements. It will add livable room and help your home feel bigger!
Retaining Walls and Terraces
First impressions are everything, and retaining walls and terraces can guarantee a stellar first impression from anyone who visits your property. These strategies are the perfect way to fill hilly yards that are difficult to mow or unsightly. They also control erosion and surface runoff, add color and texture to an otherwise uninteresting piece of land, and provide unused land with a purpose. You’ll enjoy the view and your curb appeal will definitely benefit!
Siding and Paint
It sounds simple and rather tame, but fresh siding and/or paint can completely rejuvenate the appearance of your home and make everything look new and beautiful. Try warm gray paint trimmed in soft white to create a timeless and sophisticated appeal.
Whether you pick one idea or all of them, your house will look like a whole new place.
