Tuesday, May 12, 2015

It’s Outdoor Living Season – HOORAY!

We made it! Spring, and its promise of warm weather, sunshine, and gentle breezes has arrived in Colorado.

So, now that we get to relish in mild weather for the next few months, let’s talk about getting the most out of it! How do you spend as much time as possible outdoors enjoying all of that lovely weather? By extending your outdoor living space, and making it as comfortable and inviting as possible!

Adding a retractable awning to your home immediately increases your living space by making it that much more enjoyable to be outside. When that happens, you and your family will find yourselves outside much more often – enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning, a quick al fresco lunch, or a relaxed outdoor dinner with friends. Can an awning do all that? Yes, it can (and it has a few other nifty benefits as well)!

Will Installing an Awning Increase the Value of My Home?

The answer is yes! An awning not only opens up your home to more space inside, but it also provides a quiet, shaded place outside to relax. Installing a new awning will automatically increase the value of your home since it will create additional space that did not previously exist. It is estimated that 10% to 69% of electricity can be saved when an awning is properly installed in a home.

It is safe to say that awnings are a wise investment and can save homeowners a lot of money in the long run. One thing that prevents most homeowners from installing a new awning is the cost of installation. They see it as an additional and unnecessary expense, but with the added value to your home and the money saved on utilities, the price for the installation practically pays for itself. There really is no better place to invest your hard earned money other than in your own home.