There is a wide range of “Quality” when it comes to retractable screens. When we think of quality, we immediately think of things that hold up over time. We also recognize how different something “feels” that is high quality. Whether you’re comparing retractable screens, windows, doors, drawers or anything that has motion, you can quickly feel the difference when something […]
Backyard Pool Paradise 2
Key building blocks for your outdoor centerpiece As a centerpiece for outdoor living, an attractive pool area can provide a great getaway spot without ever having to get away. It can be a life-enhancing investment in family fun, in personal rejuvenation and in entertaining friends. In this article we want to talk a bit about the kinds of inground pools […]
Backyard Pool Paradise
An inground pool can make your home even more special 5 tips when planning an inground swimming pool Among today’s building trends is the emergence of the in-ground swimming pool as the aesthetic and functional centerpiece of a residence’s principal yard space, making outdoor living ever more attractive whether you are in or out of the water. A variety of […]
Creating an Outdoor Kitchen
A feast of options for your outdoor kitchen space Outdoor grilling has become one of the great American ways to enjoy a meal in outdoor kitchens. Just ask grill manufacturers! With the advent of increasingly sophisticated, no fuss, gas-burning grills of all styles and dimensions, cooking outdoors has become a regular weekday treat as well as the centerpiece of a holiday or weekend party. […]
Outdoor Living with Garage Doors
How different would your daily morning grind be if you could open up the wall and suddenly be enjoying your cuppa outside with the early birds and fresh dewy air? How much more time would your family spend in the family recreation room if it could be converted into…
Outdoor Dining in Style
When people live in a place of great natural beauty, they want to enjoy it, be out in it, breathe it in, and smell it in the air. Whether in the mountains or at the beach, stylish outdoor dining spaces have been increasingly in demand. New and exciting design ideas make it clear…
Outdoor Kitchens Made Complete
Outdoor kitchens are one of the best ways to live outside and celebrate summer. Whether its Friday evenings with friends or holidays spent by the grill, there aren’t too many people looking for excuses to be outside. And cooking outdoors is no exception. Who doesn’t like a kitchen near the gazebo or pool? It just makes summertime that much more […]
The Perfect Pair: Centor and your Lanai
From the white-sand beaches of Florida to the snow-capped forests of Michigan’s upper Peninsula; From the golden-wheat and corn-tasseled fields of the central plains to the majestic purple mountains of the west; From the sun-drenched dry heat of the southwest to the cloud-covered and rain-nurtured pacific northwest; From the skyline and traffic of Los Angeles to the 100-mile wilderness of […]
The Torque Toy Hauler Didn’t Hold Back
I met a 2014 Torque fifth wheel toy hauler by Heartland. He was large, tan, loaded, and accommodating. How did I meet him? It was gracing the stock of RV’s raring to leave the lot in 2014 at the local RV dealership. The RV has three slide outs, giving this toy hauler…
The Patio Shade that Could
It doesn’t appear to be much and blends in with its surroundings. In many photos, you can’t even tell it’s there. Inconspicuous to us, but not to bugs and the daunting July sun. I am talking about our patio shade, also known as a patio screen, called the PanoramaLite™…
A Bug Free Patio
Deb’s favorite place to relax and unwind from a stressful day is her back patio. For her, a homeowner in Northwestern Ohio, the patio is supposed to be a relaxing area to escape, enjoy the fresh air and evening sunsets, and even entertain friends and guests who come to visit. It should be a place where friends can come over […]
The Toy Hauler Blues
Get your chin up and cheer up. You don’t have to use the old “zipper-vinyl-roll up-mesh” screen system on your toy hauler any more. There’s other options, so you don’t have to settle on the one that came installed in your RV or toy hauler.