SUNSPACE of TEXAS BLOG

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

If you work from home, occasionally working outdoors may sound like a pleasant change. However, it can be difficult with insects bothering you. If you have a screened porch and a laptop, you can move your work to an outdoor space as often as you like. One advantage to working on your screened porch is that it…

Do you need a place to unwind and read or do your kids need a quiet place to study? The great thing about using a sunroom as a study is the use of natural lighting.  Natural lighting will brighten up your study and is better for your eyes than artificial lighting. And a sunroom will protect you from…

What is your New Year’s resolution? Work out more, read more, kick a bad habit? We all attempt to re-vamp and revitalize ourselves in the New Year. Sometimes changing your environment and ritualistic behavior can help. Consider your outdoor space. Do you use it? Or, does it remain just a backyard that needs to be…

Texas has amazing weather. However, it can be rough on some pets to stay outdoors all the time. Sometimes, they need to be inside to keep cool on scorching hot days. There are also ways to create spaces where your pet can stay in the shade while they play outside. Here are some ideas that…

There’s a lot of lovely weather in Texas, but sometimes the weather is just too extreme for outdoor activities. What can you do if you want to exercise, but it’s too hot for a jog?  You could go to the local gym or you could build your own. It’s not as difficult or expensive as…

Sunrooms not only add to your living space, they are a great place to enjoy some natural light. Here are some ideas to help you decorate your sunroom or screened in porch. Keep it light You can make the most of natural light by using light colored furniture. That doesn’t mean it has to be entirely…