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Opening Up Our Homes – It’s That Fresh Air Time of Year, But What Are We Letting In?

Opening Up Our Homes – It’s That Fresh Air Time of Year, But What Are We Letting In?

The weather is beautiful here in Southwest Florida right now. Some of you seasonal snowbirds went home far too early! Those still here and our beloved year-round residents are opening up their homes, windows, lanai doors and breezeways. The EPA states that the air inside of our homes can be up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside. So getting some fresh air in is a great idea for all of our health. Surprisingly indoor air pollution is…

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Turn off your AC and Let the Fresh Air Flow!

Turn off your AC and Let the Fresh Air Flow!

It is that time of year once again Southwest Florida. Crisp cool air has hit the state. Windows and screened indoors are opening and a brisk refreshing breeze is filling homes with fresh air. With temperatures dropping into the 50’s there is no reason to keep your air conditioning on and running. To maintain a comfortable temperature in your home, open the windows on both sides of the house to allow for a good cross breeze. Turn on ceiling fans…

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Clean Your Ceiling Fans for Fresher Air

Clean Your Ceiling Fans for Fresher Air

Though most of us remember to change the air conditioner filter from time to time, ceiling fans often go on for months at a time ignored. Over time the blades collect dust and debris from the air gathering it on the forward moving edge of the blade. It can cake up and become a gray matted fluffy mess. Part of the problem is that while the fan is switched on, the motion tends to mask the visual view of the…

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Never bother with regular old screen again!

Never bother with regular old screen again!

It’s Florida. Those that move here do it partly for the beautiful sunny weather, same for those who choose to stay. Being able to enjoy nature is part of the beauty of being a homeowner here. That means appreciation for the indoor-outdoor areas in your space. Lanais, patios, sunrooms and more. In order to fully enjoy these places, they need to be screened. Whether you already have a home or are in the designing and building process it is always…

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The New Standard for Outdoor Screens

The New Standard for Outdoor Screens

Superscreen is the screen of the future, only the beauty is that it’s here now. Standard metal mesh screening is limited. Once bent it weakens the fibers. Over time that causes rips and tears. These small openings can let in bugs and debris, and over time rip even more. Superscreen is tear resistant, puncture resistant, mildew resistant, and even fire retardant which is key if you bbq on your lanai. SuperScreen outlasts traditional fiberglass screen material and is backed by a Ten Year…

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