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October 1, 2025

Canvas or Acrylic Awnings? Compare to Make the Right Choice

Acrylic awnings outperform canvas in durability, weather resistance, and maintenance, while canvas wins on cost, eco-friendliness, and customizability. The better choice depends on your climate, lifestyle, and whether long-term performance or flexibility matters more. Canvas vs Acrylic Awnings: Which One Truly Fits Your Outdoor Space? Choosing the right awning fabric

September 29, 2025

Manual Retractable Awnings: How They Work and When to Use

Manual retractable awnings are hand-cranked, electricity-free systems that extend and retract fabric shade over patios, decks, or windows using a simple mechanical design and durable support arms. Manual Retractable Awnings: Simple Shade That Works on Your Terms Manual retractable awnings provide flexible shade using a crank, no wires, remotes, or

September 28, 2025

Boost Home Value with Smart Retractable Awnings

Smart retractable awnings increase home value by making outdoor spaces more livable, reducing energy costs, and enhancing curb appeal, all while protecting your interiors and extending your home’s usable square footage. Smart Awnings That Cool, Protect, and Boost the Value of Your Outdoor Spaces Awnings do more than provide 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.

February 12, 2020

Choosing a Retractable Awning for Your Deck

Retractable awnings, also known as deck awnings, can provide shade, protection from rain and help keep your house cool during the hot months. Retractable awnings can also set off a special place to host parties or just to lounge and enjoy the outdoors. These are just some of the many

January 13, 2020

How to Measure for an Awning: A Downloadable Measuring Guide

Your back patio has been too hot and too sunny for ages, but you’ve finally found a solution: a retractable awning from Marygrove Awnings. You’re excited to host your annual Fourth of July barbeque, but you need to know how to measure for an awning before you can decide which

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