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How to Cool Down a Room Without AC
No matter the season, it can be brutally hot in Texas, with temperatures soaring to triple digits in the summer and even winters often getting warm enough to break a sweat. If you lack air conditioning, you need to figure out how to cool down a room fast without AC. Use our eight tips to help […]
Read MoreCommon Insects in Texas
More than a third of the roughly 91,000 species of insects found in the United States can be found in Texas thanks to the state’s sheer size and diversity of habitats. And everything really is bigger in Texas: Many visitors and newcomers to the Lone Star State are amazed at the size and abundance of Texas […]
Read MoreWhat Is the Best Sun Shade Material?
Today’s market has a variety of product designs that can protect your home from UV rays and sun damage as well as ambient heat. When you’re shopping for the best sunshade for your property, you have many options to choose from: Woven fabrics: Woven solar shade fabric provides a range of colors and styles to […]
Read MoreTypes of Patio Screens: Everything You Need to Know
Whether you want to reduce the amount of Texas sunlight in your home or are trying to keep fire ants and other regional insects out, there are many types of patio screens you can consider for the outside of your home. Patio Screens by Material Often, patio screen types are classified by what the screens […]
Read MoreAwnings & Shades for Tiny Homes
Discover Attractive Awnings And Shades For Tiny Homes in Central Texas Today, as the popularity of “tiny homes” increases in many areas, homeowners may wonder if awnings and shades are appropriate for these specialized dwellings. Patio Enclosures For Tiny Homes Customized fiberglass mesh patio enclosures made of Mermet® Screens are perfect options for tiny homes. […]
Read MoreCommon Insect-borne Diseases
You may ignore the importance of insect screens, but these devices are essential in developing countries where insect-borne diseases are common. Some of the most common diseases include malaria, yellow fever or West Nile fever. Most insect-borne diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes, but there are conditions that are transmitted by other flying insects. In developing […]
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Indoor Furniture From Harmful UV Rays
The furniture inside your home is expensive and in some cases, it has sentimental value because the furniture is a family heirloom. Sunlight that enters through windows can damage the wood or the upholstery on your furniture. This is caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays, but there are ways for you to protect your home’s […]
Read MoreWhat to Look for in Exterior Solar Screens
Exterior solar screens are becoming a must-have for the modern home. They can block up to 90% of the sun rays, lowering cooling expenses. Remember, these rays can do a number on your interior design scheme including significant furniture discoloration. If you want to make the most out of your exterior solar screens, use this […]
Read MoreWhy Retractable Awnings Are The Best Awnings For Decks & Patios
The Best Awnings For Decks Umbrellas, trees and other objects are strategically used around the household in order to shade a deck or patio. Although these strategies are certainly viable, they may not be as effective as you first thought. It’s time to think out of the box with an installation of retractable awnings. These […]
Read MoreHow Much Cooler is it in the Shade of an Awning?
Though awnings look nice, some people wonder how effective these sunshades really are. Some wonder whether or not there is a difference between the temperature under the awning and the atmospheric temperature. The following is meant to help you see how effective awnings are. A Look at Temperature To understand how effective awnings are, you […]
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