Lanais are a type of outdoor patio and Florida is famous for them. Partly because we coined the phrase, the rest of the country referred to this area of their home as a patio, deck, or back porch. Lanais combine a patio with a porch or veranda. They are typically roofed and are included in…
It’s the worst when we forget to reapply the sunscreen and let the kids get a burn when they’re playing on the porch or out at the pool. Mesh screen enclosures make more of a difference than many people think. They provide your family with UV protection—and lots more. Sunscreen is a necessity if you…
You’re nearing the end of your mystery novel and finally find some time to head out to the lanai, book in hand, to discover “who done it.” Focused on settling in and getting started, you plop down on the lounge and are caught off guard when the metal legs give way. You crash to the…
Floridians love the outdoors! And, around here, we consider the lanai to be the perfect outdoor living area. They roll all the benefits of a patio, veranda, or porch into one amazing living space. In fact, hearing the phrase “living out on the lanai” isn’t out of the norm around here by any means. Many…
Was this the year? Did you finally install a backyard pool? If so, did you go with a pool cover or an enclosure? Keeping debris out of the pool is essential to the amount of time you’ll actually be spending in the pool—especially if you’re handling all the maintenance yourself. If this was your year,…
