February 8, 2018 6:31 amWhen you live in Phoenix, AZ, you know it gets hot for at least 6 months of the year. That’s why having your own backyard pool to ensure you and your family stay cool when the temperature rises into the triple digits is ideal. But how do you keep your children safe from drowning or your friends’ and neighbors’ kids from falling in? Here in Arizona, if you have any children under the age of 6, you’re required to have a pool barrier that meets very specific requirements such as a pool fence or pool cover. Furthermore, each county and... View Article
February 1, 2018 7:41 amWhen you’re trying to decide what kind of security or regular screen door you want for your home, things can get pretty confusing. It seems these days like every steel and metal works that manufactures security screen doors has their own name for really what are only 4 types of doors. That’s it – 4. It’s this inconsistency that made us here at Steel Advantage in Phoenix, AZ decide to write this brief guide to the 4 types of security screen doors. Below you’ll find brief descriptions of each type, so you can be a better informed customer and purchase... View Article
January 25, 2018 7:41 amWhen your parents are getting older and entering their senior years, or if you’re an aging parent yourself, you might be wondering about what you can do to ensure a safer home. You might also be wondering if it’s time to move into a more secure type of environment like senior housing or assisted living. The truth is, that with 15% of the US population, including here in Phoenix in their twilight years and the high cost of housing alternatives, more and more seniors are instead choosing to remain in their own home and age in place instead. And while... View Article
January 18, 2018 6:07 amEvery year the Pantone Color Institute releases its prediction for the color of the year and this year is no exception. Last spring was the first year we wrote about it, so we thought we’d do it again this year. So without further adieu, this year’s color of the year is Ultraviolet, a deep purple shade. It’s quite a contrast to last year’s more subtle “Greenery” a relaxing shade of the light grees of grasses and desert plants like Saguaro and other cacti. However, Pantone does scour the globe and comes to their conclusion on what the next big color... View Article
January 11, 2018 7:07 amLast month we talked about how to repair your security doors and which repairs you can do yourself as well as the types of repairs you should leave to the professionals. One of the repairs you probably shouldn’t do on your own in spite of the how-to videos you can find online, is replace the screen on your security or other type of screen door. But when it comes time to have a skilled security door professional replace your screens, how do you choose the right type of screens for your home? The answer is not as simple as you... View Article
