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…
Here at Eco-Advantage, we get asked about pet safety and pet access a lot. You want to keep your family’s dogs and cats safe and in your yard and home, but you also want them to be able to be comfortable, have fun and have access to your yard. Maybe you’re concerned about home security…
Our last post focused on exterior French doors and why you have more options than retractable screen doors. But we didn’t want to move on to other topics without providing you with advice on how to address the potential security issues french doors and other types of double patio doors can add to your…
Here at Eco-Advantage in Mesa, AZ, we love the French Door design trend going on right now as much as you do. They look great and have so many advantages over a sliding glass door. Plus they add a tremendous amount of resale appeal to your home as well. That’s why so many people always…
Screen doors are great. You can keep your Mesa, AZ area home secure while leaving your main door open when it’s not too hot or too cold. But there’s a problem with security doors that can be annoying. Many screen doors on the market don’t come with good door closers, so they tend to slam…
Courtyards are a common feature of many homes here in Phoenix, AZ. They’re pleasant spots for you to enjoy your morning coffee in the spring and fall months. If they’re a small backyard area, or a front section of the front of a house though, they’re another access point to your home as well. There…
A few weeks ago we assured you that security doors and windows on your house don’t have to make your home into a prison. We’ve also been talking about the importance of home security, especially when you’re away and ways to keep your vulnerable sliding glass doors from attracting thieves. You’ve hopefully learned a lot,…
Here in Arizona, we enjoy gorgeous weather for most of the year except during the hottest months. That’s why so many Phoenix area homes have sliding glass doors. They offer us easy access to our patios and backyards and are a great way to allow lots of light indoors. But what makes your home more…
You want your home to be secure and safe from thieves. You probably already have an alarm that’s monitored by a security company. Your neighbors have security doors, and maybe even security screens on their windows, but you just don’t like how they look. Maybe your fear is that bars on the doors and windows…