2019 will be ending very soon, and a new decade will start. As the new year draws near, you should start thinking about how you can refresh your home for 2020. Think about the home projects and upgrades you’ve put off over the years.
Don’t know where to start? Here’s our list of home upgrades you can add to your home this 2020.
Solar Panels
The road to sustainability and self-sufficiency is long, and the first step is renewable energy. Arizona has plenty of sun, so harvesting its power for your own use only makes sense. Solar panels can help significantly cut your utility costs. It also serves as a backup when grid power is down. When air conditioning costs are at its highest in the summer, you’ll be glad to be harvesting your own power.
Going solar not only brings your monthly power bill down, it benefits the environment. It’s definitely worth looking into if you want a more self-sufficient home.
Solar Panels
The road to sustainability and self-sufficiency is long, and the first step is renewable energy. Arizona has plenty of sun, so harvesting its power for your own use only makes sense. Solar panels can help significantly cut your utility costs. It also serves as a backup when grid power is down. When air conditioning costs are at its highest in the summer, you’ll be glad to be harvesting your own power.
Going solar not only brings your monthly power bill down, it benefits the environment. It’s definitely worth looking into if you want a more self-sufficient home.
Entertainment or Game Room
If you have an extra room that’s been gathering dust, one good way to make use of it is to transform it into an entertainment or gaming room. While it’s okay to keep your entertainment electronics in the living room, an entertainment room sets an exclusive ambiance, where you can binge-watch Netflix films, watch sports, or play your favorite video games.
Wow your guests with a new pool table, air hockey table, dart boards, ping pong table, or poker setup. Get a projector and install a wet bar to host the greatest super bowl parties for years to come.
Entertainment or Game Room
If you have an extra room that’s been gathering dust, one good way to make use of it is to transform it into an entertainment or gaming room. While it’s okay to keep your entertainment electronics in the living room, an entertainment room sets an exclusive ambiance, where you can binge-watch Netflix films, watch sports, or play your favorite video games.
Wow your guests with a new pool table, air hockey table, dart boards, ping pong table, or poker setup. Get a projector and install a wet bar to host the greatest super bowl parties for years to come.
Awnings & Patio Shades
Do you need more shade in your backyard? Sun protection is a must in the intense Arizona sun. Poolside Retractable Awnings can add some much-needed shade to your pool. With some shade, you can extend your swimming time without worrying about getting sunburned. Arizonians love to have the awnings extend over the pool, eliminating the hassle of setting up an umbrella. Awnings can also expand your outdoor entertainment space when you invite friends over. Motorized Patio shades, another luxurious addition, can reduce the glare and heat coming into your patio, so you can enjoy cooler areas with the sun blocked.
Awnings & Patio Shades
Do you need more shade in your backyard? Sun protection is a must in the intense Arizona sun. Poolside Retractable Awnings can add some much-needed shade to your pool. With some shade, you can extend your swimming time without worrying about getting sunburned. Arizonians love to have the awnings extend over the pool, eliminating the hassle of setting up an umbrella. Awnings can also expand your outdoor entertainment space when you invite friends over. Motorized Patio shades, another luxurious addition, can reduce the glare and heat coming into your patio, so you can enjoy cooler areas with the sun blocked.
Home Automation System
Home automation is undoubtedly a necessary addition to today’s modern home. It lets you control almost anything in your home. And you don’t need to buy a huge system right off the bat, either. You can start with small upgrades like lighting and climate control using readily-available devices like Google Home or Amazon Echo/Alexa.
Install responsive sensors for motorized patio shades and awnings, so it retracts or opens automatically depending on the sunlight exposure and wind speed. You can also try sleek, motorized, interior blinds/shades – where you can set them to retract or extend based on a timer. With home automation, the possibilities are endless!
Home Automation System
Home automation is undoubtedly a necessary addition to today’s modern home. It lets you control almost anything in your home. And you don’t need to buy a huge system right off the bat, either. You can start with small upgrades like lighting and climate control using readily-available devices like Google Home or Amazon Echo/Alexa.
Install responsive sensors for motorized patio shades and awnings, so it retracts or opens automatically depending on the sunlight exposure and wind speed. You can also try sleek, motorized, interior blinds/shades – where you can set them to retract or extend based on a timer. With home automation, the possibilities are endless!
Of all these home upgrades, getting shade solutions is the easiest. It’s an effective way to cut cooling costs during the summer, and you can enjoy other benefits for the rest of the year. All Pro Shade Concepts is Arizona’s most reliable shade solution installer. If you’re not sure what shade solution your home needs, we do FREE HOME INSPECTIONS, no pressure to buy!
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About the Author: Robert Mulvin, Founder of All Pro Shade Concepts
Robert Mulvin is the owner and founder of All Pro Shade Concepts, an Arizona-owned shade company he established in 2005. A native Arizonan with more than two decades of hands-on industry experience, Robert understands the challenges the desert sun creates for local homes, patios, windows, and businesses.
Under his leadership, All Pro Shade Concepts has grown from a small garage-based screen company into one of Arizona’s leading providers of custom window sun screens, retractable patio shades, and retractable awnings. Robert remains actively involved in company operations, product innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Robert’s passion is helping people throughout his Arizona community create more comfortable, functional, and enjoyable places to live. Through his articles and expert guidance, he shares practical ways homeowners and businesses can reduce harsh sun exposure, improve outdoor comfort, protect their spaces, and make the most of everyday living in Arizona’s unique climate.
