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March 21, 2025

How to Choose a Custom Awning For Your Home

Are you considering adding an awning to your home? Awnings provide shade, comfort, and sun protection to your deck, patio, or other outdoor living space. The right awning will provide enjoyment for many years, so let’s take the time to review your options so you can choose the right shade

March 21, 2025

5 Reasons You Should Choose Marygrove Awnings Over Any Competitor

If you’re in the market for a retractable awning, you know the possibilities are nearly endless and there are multiple vendors. However, none compare to Marygrove Awnings. Here are five reasons you should choose a retractable awning from Marygrove over any other vendor on the market. 1. Included Installation Our

June 11, 2024

Is a Retractable Awning a Good Home Investment?

In an ideal world, the improvements and upgrades that you’d enjoy the most will also be worth the money you put in. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. And as a homeowner, you’ll have to make smart decisions about where to spend your money. A retractable awning is no different.

August 19, 2022

Can Awnings Be Used In Winter Weather?

The beating heat of the summer sun is the most common reason that people install awnings on the outside of their home, but that’s not the only time that these exterior structures can be useful. Can awnings be used in the winter? Absolutely! It’s a common misnomer that retractable awnings

August 19, 2022

Awnings Vs. Shade Sails: How To Decide Which Is Better

Choosing the the right outdoor covering for your home can sometimes feel like stepping from a dark inside room to the bright sun outside – it’s disorienting and hard to figure out where you are. Deciding between a retractable awning vs shade sail isn’t easy when you don’t know much

August 7, 2022

Retractable Awning Installation Checklist

Not sure what to expect on the day of your retractable awning installation? Don’t worry, we’ve created a checklist you can use to prepare for the installation at every stage of the process. Before Installation Before our experts arrive to install your awning, there are a few things you can

July 11, 2022

Awning vs. Gazebos

Looking for something special to take your backyard to the next level? An outdoor structure is an easy, affordable way to get improve your spot in the sun, or more pointedly out of the sun. The question is, should you be looking at awnings or gazebos? Maybe it’s mostly a

June 27, 2022

10 Backyard Patio Ideas For A Modern House

When it comes to your backyard patio, it should feel like an extension of your home. Cozy and inviting, a modern backyard should be the perfect place to entertain friends and family or sit quietly and enjoy a good book. With multiple patio ideas, you’ll soon be living your best

March 17, 2022

6 Ways to Keep Your Deck Cool This Summer

Before you know it, we’ll be into the dog days of summer looking for ways to keep our patio cool. Want to learn how to cool down your deck on those hot summer days? Look no further, we’ve compiled a list of six different ways to cool your deck this

March 10, 2022

7 Atlanta Backyards That Will Make You Jealous

Atlanta backyards are a prime place to spend time in the gorgeous Georgia weather. We’ve rounded up seven Atlanta patios and landscapes that will give you a ton of ideas and quite possibly make you jealous. From awnings to the perfect pool, placing a creative stamp on your backyard design

June 9, 2021

Oustanding Business of the Year

Marygrove Awnings was recently recognized with the Livonia Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Outstanding Large Business of the Year Award. The Livonia Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that supports businesses in Livonia. The chamber hosts networking, professional development, and business promotion events every year. During their Leadership &

May 14, 2021

Choosing the Right Fabric for your Retractable Awning

Retractable awnings are becoming more and more popular in the United States. They can be found on homes, offices, restaurants, and more! They’re a great way to add shade to your patio. Whether you have one or are considering purchasing one, it is important to know about your retractable awning

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