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Solar Shades vs Solar Screens
What is the difference between a solar shade and a solar screen? We get asked all the time, what is the difference or benefit of a solar screen and a solar shade. Let’s start by defining the difference between the two. A Solar Screen: is solar fabric rolled into...
What are Solar Shades and What Else Are They Called?
There are so many names for solar shades. We’ll name a few and then define what solar shades are all about. Solar shades can be known as sun shades, cable shades, deck shades, retractable shades, patio drop shades, roller shades, patio blinds, exterior patio...
How do cable guided solar shades handle the wind?
A question that we are often asked is how our exterior patio shades handle the wind. Our popular cable guided solar shades handle the winds of the Tri-cities/Eastern Washington and Northern Oregon very well. These shades are manufactured in Tuscan, Arizona where they...
Create a Backyard Patio Retreat
The summer has arrived, kids are out of school and its that time when our outdoor spaces get some heavy use. Watch the slide show or scroll through the pages and discover some fun ideas to get the most out of your outdoor space & create a retreat like setting...
Summer Backyard Ideas for Kids & Families
Summer is upon us, the kids are out of school & maybe you’re probably looking for some fun ways to get them outdoors! Here are a few backyard and patio activities that hopefully entertain your kids, provide you with a little break & are fun for the entire...
How to Beat Mother Nature & Enjoy Outdoor Living
Spring has arrived! Are you ready to fire up that grill, get outside & start enjoying outdoor living? We all know that the Mother Nature can be a bit unpredictable, often changing quickly and when you least expect it! There’s nothing worse than when you just fired...
Fun Christmas Tree Facts
Fun Christmas Tree Facts Growing Christmas trees provides a habitat for wildlife. Recycled trees have been used to make sand and soil erosion barriers and been placed in ponds for fish shelter. Christmas trees remove dust and pollen from the air. Artificial trees will...