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May 13, 2025

Adjusting the Pitch on Your Retractable Awning

Weather changes frequently and it is imperative that your outdoor space is adaptable. Having an awning with an adjustable pitch will help you protect your patio in most weather conditions. Hot sun, moderate rain, or a clear blue day? Marygrove Awnings has you covered. Our awnings are completely adjustable by

May 13, 2025

Marygrove Style Guide: Pairing Awnings & Exterior Paint Color Schemes

Coordinating your Marygrove awning and exterior paint color schemes is no easy feat. With the right approach and guidance, you can create an outdoor facade that will be the talk of the neighborhood and improve your home’s curb appeal. With nearly endless options, it can be difficult to find colors

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

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 10, 2023

Different Types of Patio Covers

Spending more time outdoors and in your backyard is always a goal. Creating a comfortable space that keeps you in the shade and away from the sun and any inclement weather is key. Patio covers are a great way to protect yourself and your deck. With a variety of options

June 15, 2023

Automated Awnings

Introduction to Automated Awnings With the growing popularity of smart home devices that allow homeowners to control many functions of their home remotely from a smartphone or tablet, it’s not surprising that awning manufacturers are introducing new retractable awnings that provide the same level of convenience for your outdoor patio

May 23, 2023

Roof Mounted Retractable Awnings

When planning to add a retractable awning to your home, there are many things to consider. You will probably spend most of your time thinking about the color and design of your awning, and comparing features and warranties between different manufacturers. One important detail you won’t want to overlook is

May 23, 2023

Best Awnings for Windy Areas

Adding a retractable awning to your home has many benefits: welcome and much-needed sun protection, an improved environment for outdoor entertaining, and added curb appeal for your patio or deck. If you live in an area prone to high wind conditions, you may not have considered adding a retractable awning

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

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

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

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