Choosing Retractable Awnings: Covering the Options

Choosing a Retractable Awning: ‘Covering’ All The Options

Every spring big box stores, magazines, trending blogs and seasonal home…


Planning an Outdoor Space: Essential Features

Planning An Outdoor Space: Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail

So, the pre-planning stuff is out of the way. Dimensions measured, natural…


Planning an Outdoor Space: Natural Elements

Planning an Outdoor Space: Creating a Space that is One with Nature

For most people, the only chance to appreciate nature is when they have…


Planning an Outdoor Space - Transition

Planning an Outdoor Space: Blurred Lines Create Transitional Spaces

Over the last few seasons, designers and architects have blurred the lines…


Pre-planning an outdoor space: Measuring

Planning an Outdoor Space: How do you Measure Up?

Having a clear picture of the size and dimension in your potential outdoor…


Preplanning an Outdoor Space - Climate Control

Planning an Outdoor Space: Climate Control

Whether you’re planning for a simple patio area or an elaborate outdoor…


Pre-Planning an Outdoor Space

Planning an Outdoor Space: Four Considerations Before You Plan

This will be the first of a four part blog entry that I hope will help you…


The Endless Value of Outdoor Spaces

The Endless Value of Outdoor Spaces

The last decade has witnessed a dramatic increase in the dollars and time…


Create the Perfect Outdoor Space with ShadeFX in 2014

Create the Perfect Outdoor Space with ShadeFX in 2014

ShadeFX is looking ahead to the New Year. With exciting new projects on…


Protecting Retractable Canopies in Wind

Protecting Retractable Canopies in the Wind

It’s that time of year when the winds are picking up. In California it’s…