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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

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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

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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

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Are Retractable Awnings Tacky?

Though everything is a matter of taste, home decor that is more old-fashioned than fashionably useful gives off a vibe that makes people think “yikes”. There are some things that are better left in past. Home decor like linoleum, carpeted bathrooms, and wood paneling are throwbacks to a time when

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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

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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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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

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3 Tips For Finding the Right Awning in North Carolina

Finding the right awning in North Carolina can be quite a task. Those warm, sunny days beg for an outdoor solution to allow you to enjoy every hour from morning to night. Retractable awnings are a perfect choice. Not only do they offer you protection from the weather, but they

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White retractable awning over a raised deck with black railings and patio dining furniture on a brick home, with a North Carolina map icon

How to Choose The Best Retractable Awning in North Carolina

If you’ve been looking for the best patio awning companies in North Carolina, look no further. From Charlotte to Raleigh, Marygrove has the perfect retractable awning for your home. With our help, choosing a retractable awning in North Carolina is simple. Retractable awnings are a valuable investment for any residential

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Marygrove Awnings: Best of HomeAdvisor 2021

Marygrove Awnings is one of the country’s leading companies for awnings, louvered roofs, retractable pergolas, and more. We’ve been recognized by HomeAdvisor for our excellent service and quality products. HomeAdvisor is a leading platform for finding, researching and booking home improvement services. Marygrove has won several HomeAdvisor awards due to

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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 &

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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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