Call Now : 1-800-442-9646

Marygrove Mint Green Logo with Dark Marygrove Text
Schedule Appointment

Awning Information & Blog

Light Green Divider Line

Filter By

Search
Front screen hanging from a gray striped awning arm with blurred trees behind it

What’s an Awning? Types, Materials & Smart Shade Features

An awning is a mounted exterior cover, usually fabric or metal, that provides shade, shields against rain, and extends outdoor comfort. It can be fixed or retractable, and is used over patios, doors, windows, and more. Modern ones also come with smart features like remote control, auto-retraction in high wind,

Read More
Two-story home with a lit retractable awning extended over the upper deck at dusk

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

Read More
Family gathered around a fire pit on a stone patio under a gray retractable awning at dusk

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

Read More
Front screen hanging from a gray striped awning arm with blurred trees behind it

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.

Read More
Snow falling on a retracted gray awning above the front windows of a brick ranch home

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

Read More
Split image comparing a dark retractable awning with a front screen over a patio and overlapping tan shade sails against a blue sky

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

Read More
Marygrove installer in a branded shirt securing an awning bracket under the eave of a brick home

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

Read More
Split image comparing a dark retractable awning with a lowered front screen on a modern patio and a white lattice gazebo in a garden

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

Read More
Aerial view of a charcoal striped retractable awning over the dining area of a cedar deck on a sage green home

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

Read More
Couple at a deck table under a beige retractable awning and side screen, with 75 degree shade and 95 degree sun labels

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

Read More
Aerial view of a light gray retractable awning shading a deck with a patterned rug and flower boxes, with a Georgia map icon

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

Read More
Group of award recipients holding trophies outside a building at a local business awards event

Outstanding 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 &

Read More
Light Green Divider Line

Get a Free In-Home Quote

Your estimate is only a few steps away.  Fill out the form and we will call you promptly to set up an appointment. 

Schedule Appointment
Days :
Hours :
Minutes
2025 End of Year Sale
Days :
Hours :
Minutes
,000 in free upgrades on awnings
Days :
Hours :
Minutes
MG Black Friday Deal
Book Appointment
  • ENDS IN:
Days :
Hours :
Minutes

— Celebrate National Awning Week —

Free Smart Awning Upgrade + Special Financing

Book Appointment