Posts by Brian Windham
CHOOSING A PROFESSIONAL FOR YOUR SCREENED PORCH INSTALLATION
Unless you yourself are a construction professional, a screened porch installation is not an ideal DIY project. It’s extensive, messy, often involving electrical work, and it’s more complicated than the finished project might appear. Whether you have construction experience or not, hiring a professional will save you plenty of time and stress. The question is…
Read More3 UNIQUE IDEAS FOR YOUR PORCH ENCLOSURE
Installing a porch enclosure is a great solution for those who want to relax on the porch and enjoy the outdoors but don’t want to be inconvenienced by the heat or storms. With vertical, floor-to-ceiling windows surrounding the space, you can recline on your porch and watch the sunset or listen to the rain from…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Texas Sunroom Comfortable in Every Season
There are a number of reasons why a sunroom could make an excellent addition to your home. It gives the kids a space to play and enjoy the outdoor scenery even in harsh weather. It gives you a space to entertain when your friends come over. It helps your home to become more energy efficient. You can even…
Read MoreADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME WITH A SUNROOM
Most houses aren’t meant to be your forever-and-ever home, and that’s okay. Your housing needs change as your life change and as your family changes. Just because you know you’ll only live in a house for a few years is no reason not to make improvements on it–in fact, it should be added incentive. Adding…
Read MoreCULTIVATING AN INDOOR GARDEN WITH YOUR SUNROOM
An indoor garden could be just the thing to brighten up the interior of your home. Imagine sipping your coffee on the couch of your sunroom, surrounded by fragrant, vibrant plant life. Imagine taking cuts of your own fresh herbs or vegetables for your cooking. You can even bring friends over to enjoy your garden.…
Read MoreSAVE ENERGY WITH THE NATURAL LIGHT OF A SUNROOM
Everyone is trying to find ways to save energy: energy saving lightbulbs, hybrid cars, biking or taking public transportation instead of driving. It’s important to be conscientious of the impact each of us make on the planet, not to mention on our energy bill. And the most replenishable form of energy that’s completely free is…
Read MoreMAKE YOUR SCREENED PORCH PERFECT FOR TEXAS
If you’re installing a screened porch or if you have a screened porch that needs an upgrade, there are some products that can make your screened porch or sunroom perfect for Texas weather. Let’s look at some options you have when you’re converting your porch into a real living area. Sunroom Adding a sunroom to your home doesn’t…
Read MoreA SPACE TO ENJOY THE SUN
It’s July now and we’re really starting to feel the heat. Texas has a lot of sunshine in the summer and a lot of heat. There are ways to maximize your time in the sunshine without any of the harmful effects of the blazing hot summer sun. While the sunshine is good, it can sometimes…
Read MoreHOW TO ENTERTAIN DINNER GUESTS – WITHOUT A FORMAL DINING ROOM
Because many houses have eat-in kitchens, a lot of families don’t often need or use a formal dining area. So, we may convert our dining rooms to something more functional or we buy houses with no dining room. Still, there are times when a dining room would be useful. It’s a lot easier for dinner guests to…
Read MoreHAVING FUN IN THE SUN – IDEAS TO KEEP YOUR KIDS COOL AND PROTECTED THIS SUMMER
Kids need to play outside. There’s no doubt about it. Not only for their health but for your sanity. In Texas, we have a lot of sunshine. How can you protect your kids from the sun while they play outside? Create a shady play area A lot of new homes have trees, but they aren’t…
Read MoreTIPS TO REDUCE CLUTTER IN YOUR HOME
If you’ve been in the same home for a while, you may notice that you’ve started running out of space for all of your things. Your house may be getting cluttered. Here are some tips that can help you get out from under the clutter. We’ll even cover what to do if you want to…
Read MoreA VALUABLE ADDITION TO YOUR HOME
If you’re looking to add square footage to the living space in your home you have a few options. You could convert your garage, convert your attic, or convert your covered porch into a sunroom. The easiest of these three is the last one: convert your porch into a three-season sunroom. Not only is it affordable,…
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