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…
Here in Phoenix, AZ, we love our RV’s and trailers. In fact, many homes in southern Arizona come with a driveway or even an alleyway back entrance for your camper, boat, or trailer. Recreational vehicles are a fun and affordable way to camp or go on a family road trip. You might worry about security…
Last week we talked with you about entry gates and courtyard gates. It got us thinking about other types of custom steel gate ideas we could share with you. That’s when we discovered we haven’t really written about an amazing addition to any home, the driveway gate. Driveway gates are just as versatile as other…
Security screen doors are great at protecting your Phoenix, AZ area home and family from criminals, while also keeping young children and pets from escaping when your main doors are open during the cooler months. This can make them seem indestructible. Plus, if your screen doors are powder coated, you might really take their…
We’ve been focusing so much on security and safety lately, we thought it might be time to take a break and explore the interesting history of the screen door instead. We even found some controversy over who invented the screen door including a myth that’s been perpetuated across the internet. So where exactly did…