We’re well into the summer months, which means the heat is feeling pretty scorching by midday and there’s only so much you can do on your own to cool down. If you’re stuck without air conditioning, or you’re just trying to use it less, here are some non-AC ways to keep cool. Hot means cool? It sounds counterintuitive, but consuming... read more
Have you been looking at your current window screens and wondering what it would take to get them replaced with something better? If you have, you’ve come to the right place! Below are some of the most frequently asked questions we’ve heard about Phantom Screens. Are Phantom Screens easy to maintain? Phantom Screens are incredibly easy to maintain, since they... read more
There’s nothing like throwing open your home’s windows and letting in all the fresh air. However, wide open windows will also let things into your home you may wish to keep out. How can you have the best of both worlds? Have proper screens on your home’s windows. What are the best reasons to have window screens? Glad you asked!... read more
We’re rolling into the summer months, which means more time spent outdoors while the sun is high and the weather is glorious. Spending time outside is easier when you have a nice space to sit down and enjoy it, whether it’s in your yard, balcony, porch, patio, or pool (inflatable or in-ground). And with summer right around the corner, maybe... read more
As the days get longer and the temperature starts to climb, the creepy crawlies begin to awaken from their winter slumber. While some are quite helpful (bees) and some are just terrifying (spiders), there’s a few particular insects most of us dread interacting with. Mosquitoes and Wasps are the Worst We all know that high-pitched whine in your ear that... read more
Winter is about to be a distant memory, so it’s time to start thinking about spending more time outside. That means it’s time for a little spring cleaning. If you’d rather not think about doing the inside of your home, why not start with the outside? Your backyard is likely in need of a little TLC, especially your deck. Step... read more
Are you missing your outside deck space? Have you caught yourself gazing out and wishing for warmer weather? Well, join the club. If you haven’t found ways already through this colder season, let us help you find ways to create a cozy oasis while you patiently wait for the sun to shine and the weather to lighten. There are several... read more
The summer of 2021 included a historic heat wave with temperatures reaching 45.7 degrees Celsius in parts of British Columbia. Local residents found out that they needed to be prepared if/when such weather happened again. Many residents in the Okanagan turned to the installation of screens on and around their home learning that it not only protected them from the... read more
It’s already been one hot summer, as you no doubt already felt in the recent heatwave that swept through the province. The sun can be pretty unforgiving when it wants to be, and it’s our natural inclination to hide from it when it gets to be too much. Even when it’s not insanely hot. The sun can do more damage... read more
Summer means spending time outdoors and for a lot of us, that means hanging out in your own backyard. A backyard is more than just grass and a fence. It is an extension of your living space. No matter the size, backyards can be just as comfortable and functional as any of your interior spaces. How do you make the... read more
