Home Improvement Ideas That Make Home Cozy & Cool

Summer is the perfect time to get down to home-improvement business. Tackling major projects such as home additions, redesigning landscaping, or replacing windows during the hot months can minimize inconvenience to your family. While sometimes winter blues might inspire design and décor improvements, summer is truly the best time to consider both the indoor and outdoor aspects of your home.

When the dog days of summer hit, looking outside is even better than being outside. Wide, big windows let in natural light and let you see the full of beauty of your in-bloom yard! Replacement windows are key to preventing energy waste in your home, as well as keeping the cool air in. An investment into Four Seasons quality windows will result in long-term savings: keeping your home as warm as possible when the cold breeze rolls around.

Green grass and full flowers- rejoice! The warm months are ideal for planting and re-designing your exterior landscaping. Bright annuals and textured shrubbery can bring visual interest to the outside of your home, perfectly complimenting any sunroom addition.

Sunrooms increase your all-seasons living space. Truly embodying the mantra, “the indoor outdoors,” sunrooms are summer’s perfect accessory. Four Seasons home additions such as all-season sunrooms and breathtaking conservatories help keep your home cool in the heat and warm in the cold, with advanced CONSERVAGLASS SELECT™ glazing techniques! Featuring Stay-Clean Technology, all Four Seasons home additions stay cleaner for longer- reducing wear-and-tear and adding life-long value to your home. Click here to explore the benefits of adding a sunroom to your home!

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Do You Own A Pergola? Here’s How To Keep Your Structure Well-Maintained

A pergola can boost your home's aesthetics and block out the scorching sun during the summer months. But like any other home addition, you need to maintain it to ensure it stays in great condition for years to come. This guide will give you essential maintenance tips to ensure your pergola keeps being a valuable asset to your outdoor living space. Are Pergolas Easy To Maintain? Caring for your pergola is pretty straightforward, but you'll still need to consistently maintain it to extend its lifespan. This is especially true if you own a wooden pergola susceptible to weather-induced wear, termites, and water damage. However, structures made of vinyl or aluminum, like our EliteWood Pergolas , are much more resistant to these damages and require less effort to keep in great condition. No matter which type of material you choose for your home, though, regular care can help you maintain your structure for longer and make it an enjoyable feature of your home for a long time.

Keep Your Sunroom Cool This Summer With These Simple Ideas

Sitting in a sunroom in 90-degree weather is not fun, especially when it doesn't have proper ventilation. Too much heat can make your space uncomfortable or completely unusable during the hottest days. Thankfully, there are quite a few ways to cool your sunroom and turn it into a spot to escape the heat. Let’s explore five simple ideas to control your space’s temperature this summer! 1. Use Sun-Control Window Films Want a simple way to cool off your sunroom? Sun-control window films could be the perfect investment. They’ll reflect and absorb the sun’s energy, effectively blocking heat and UV radiation. This creates a much cooler space and protects your furniture from long-term sun damage. 2. Install Some New Energy-Efficient Blinds Energy-efficient blinds, shades, and curtains are another cost-effective way to protect your sunroom and block the strong summer sunlight from coming in. For example, cellular shades trap air pockets and block heat, making them perfect for keep

Repainting Your Sunroom? Here’s How To Choose The Ideal Color Palette

Looking for new ways to give your sunroom a new look? A fresh coat of paint might be precisely what it needs. However, choosing a palette that flows with your space's aesthetic can take time, especially when so many options are available. Our guide will give you some tips to help you find the right one for your space! How Often Should You Repaint A Sunroom? While there’s no set rules or guidelines on when to repaint a space, it’ll ultimately boil down to: The quality of the previous paint job The room’s exposure to sunlight How often you use it Changing design trends Sunrooms receive a lot of natural light, so naturally, your paint might fade faster than in other rooms. That being said, it's good practice to repaint your sunroom at least every 5 to 7 years to keep it looking vibrant for a long time. Practical Tips To Choose A Sunroom Color Palette So, how do you know which color palette you should use? Here are a few tips to help you get started: Think About Yo

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