If you’re planning to add screens to a porch, patio, or outdoor living space, you’ll quickly run into two main options: fixed screens and retractable screens. At a glance, they seem to solve the same problem—keeping bugs out while making outdoor spaces more comfortable—but the way they impact daily use is very different. This isn’t […]
Screened Living
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 […]
Picture this: The day is winding down, and that famous Carolina golden hour light filters through the trees. You step outside with your favorite beverage—maybe it’s sweet tea, maybe it’s something stronger—and sink into your chair. The temperature is just right, the crickets are tuning up for their evening performance, and for the first time […]
A Breath of Autumn: Why Fall Is Porch Season There’s something magical about those first crisp October mornings when you step outside with your coffee and feel the air bite gently at your cheeks. The trees transform into nature’s chandelier, casting golden light through amber and crimson leaves. The smell of woodsmoke drifts from chimneys, […]
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% […]
Key Takeaways The pandemic transformed outdoor spaces from afterthoughts into essential living areas – When indoor gatherings became unsafe, porches and patios became social lifelines, leading millions to invest in outdoor furniture and lighting for the first time. Outdoor spaces now compete with and often beat indoor rooms for daily use – Modern porches offer […]