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…
Hi, there. I’m your security door. Yes, this is sort of odd, but please stop screaming. I’m not going to eat you (no mouth, you see); I just want to catch up. How are things? Have you been taking your multivitamin? I imagine you have a few questions, and maybe some concerns. “How are you…
When 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…
When 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…
When 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…
Every 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…
Last 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…
In the world of home decor, trends come and go and patio furniture is no exception. But which material is the best and most durable for your outdoor living spaces when you live in Phoenix, AZ and other parts of the “Valley of the Sun?” These days you can find patio furniture in a wide…
Every once in awhile here at Steel Advantage in Phoenix, AZ, we like to delve deeply into the infinite variety of designs available when you decide to purchase a custom steel gate or custom steel security screen doors. Over the years we’ve discovered some pretty amazing gates. So just in time for Halloween, we thought…
When you’re shopping for a new security screen door for your home here in Phoenix, AZ or anywhere, you have a ton of options, including buying a door at a hardware or big box store like Home Depot and then installing it yourself. With the increasing popularity of home renovation shows and how to videos…