outdoor front porch in winter

Winter-Proof Your Porch: How Retractable Screens Help You Enjoy the Outdoors All Year

If you live in the Carolinas, your porch isn’t just a place to sit—it’s often the heart of the home. It’s where morning coffee tastes better, where conversations linger longer, and where summer evenings somehow feel cooler. But when winter rolls in, most porches get abandoned. The cold snaps, biting wind, and damp air make […]

Entry mat that says home sweet home with 2 pairs of shoes in front.

Why Modern Homebuyers Want Outdoor Living—And How to Add Value Now

Key Takeaways Outdoor spaces are now essential, not optional – With 92% of REALTORS® recommending curb appeal improvements and remote work creating demand for outdoor offices, functional outdoor living has become a major factor in home buying decisions. Smart spending delivers better returns – Basic improvements like lawn care (217% ROI) and landscape maintenance (104% […]

Fixed Screen patio

Boost Your Home’s Value with Stylish Screens and Awnings

Key Takeaways Screens and awnings enhance both beauty and function – These features instantly improve curb appeal and make patios, porches, and decks more comfortable, usable, and visually appealing—all while blending seamlessly with your home’s style. They increase energy efficiency and lower utility costs – Solar and retractable screens, along with awnings, help block UV […]