Drive down just about any highway in the greater Phoenix area and you might notice people selling security screen doors out of their truck or van at a turnout or the side of the road. Head to your favorite do it yourself or hardware store and you’ll find an entire aisle or more filled with security screen doors. So why is it important to have a custom-made security door if they’re so easy to come by ready-made? Aren’t all security doors created equal? The truth is whether you buy your security door from us or from another manufacturer, there’s a... View Article
Time to dust those umbrellas off and get ready for a bit of rain. Then, it’ll be time to be put those umbrellas away again, because it’s also going to get windy. In fact, you may just want to stay inside, because there’s also going to be dust. A lot of dust. That’s right, folks: Arizona’s monsoon season is upon us once more, which means that we’re all going to have to buckle in for the kind of inclement weather that us desert folk usually get to avoid. Haboobs! Downpours! Tornado warnings! More downpours! An exciting time for everyone. So... View Article
As we head into those months in which 100-plus degree temperatures are the norm, many of us are preparing for summer shenanigans and get-togethers in the shade and maybe some cooling jumps into our pools before sheltering indoors in the air-conditioned cool. And getting ready for the coming intense heat of a Phoenix, AZ summer and the extreme wind, rain, and thunder and lightning of the area’s Monsoons takes many forms, like getting the yard ready for the heat and wind! Or finally fixing the roof! Regardless, there’s plenty to do before June comes rolling in. Whether you live in... View Article
When you think about moving to a new place, you might worry about things like crime rate, especially violent crime and property crime like robbery and burglary. Sometimes, our city of Mesa, AZ gets a bad rap because maybe we aren’t as trendy as Scottsdale or Tempe, but if you’re worried about how to stay safe and if crime is on the rise here in Mesa, we have great news, the answer is No! In fact, according to the 2017 Safewise Report, Mesa, AZ was ranked number 8 as one of the safest cities in the United States. That’s great... View Article
If you own your own home and have been there for several years, you might start to think about how you could possibly change its appearance and might even be tempted to move to a new house. Whether you decide to transform your existing home’s exterior or you’re on the lookout for your family’s next dream home, there are several exciting design trends to consider. Last fall, we dove into a few emerging exterior home trends and now that spring is well underway here in Phoenix, AZ, we thought it would be a good time to tell you about 5... View Article
