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Valentine’s Day Ideas for your Homeowner Honey

2019 is going by faster, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about dining out in fancy restaurants or going out of town for a vacation. The great escape may sound romantic, but nothing’s as romantic as making your home as warm and welcoming as possible. Here are some Valentine's Day gift ideas for your homeowner honey!

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A Table for Two

Nothing screams romance more than quality time together. Update your patio with a loveseat, or a breakfast table for two. Start your Valentine’s Day right. Surprise your loved one with a hearty outdoor breakfast. As the saying goes, the way to a person's heart is through their stomach.

 

State of the Art Patio Shades

Give your homeowner loved one the gift of shade this Valentine’s day. Our roll down patio shades are perfect for any patio, with the option of being motorized. We offer MyLink by Somfy so you can control your shades with a touch of your smartphone. If you’re gifting it to someone who’s particular about style, you can choose among the 6 powder coat color options to match the home’s aesthetic!

Set the Mood with Lighting

A little lighting upgrade can go a long way. It’s time to let go of white lamp lights and opt for warmer tones. Using LED filament bulbs for your mood lighting give your home a more rustic, cozier feel. Installing dimmers around your home can also give you more control of the atmosphere. Dim the lights and turn up the music for an unforgettable evening!

Elegant Sun Screens

If your Valentine’s windows are looking a little faded, it’s time to get them new screens. Good window screens not only protects you from the sun, but also gives you the privacy you deserve. All Pro Shade Concepts achieves this with elegant-looking screens that will definitely enhance a home’s curb appeal!

Simple or Luxurious Bathroom Upgrades

Improve your bathroom with functional and decorative objects like scented candles and potted plants. These upgrades may be simple, but it does a lot to liven up a dull bathroom. Scents like vanilla, cinnamon and jasmine can definitely set the stage for relaxation. If you want to step it up a bit, you can install better shower curtains or a brand new shower head. You can even go as far as getting a new bathtub, if you want to be a little luxurious.

Awnings for UV Protection

Apart from letting you expand your entertainment space, awnings provide protection from UV rays and Arizona’s intense. summer heat. It would be a perfect home improvement gift for your loved one. Awnings are great for businesses too, and look no further than All Pro Shade Concepts, highly trusted for both home and business shades installation.

Get high quality fabrics for your awnings. Awnings from All Pro Shade Concepts come with a 10-year warranty. 

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Four Ways To Refresh Your Home For 2019

A new year comes with a renewed sense of motivation. There’s no better way to put that motivation into action than to update your home.

Here are 4 ways to refresh your home for the new year!

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Update your Entryway  

Everyone knows that first impressions last. It’s great to have a cozy entryway to come home to everyday. Start by repainting your console table with a striking color to accent the space. If you have a narrow entryway, installing a mirror can give you the illusion of space. Lastly, add a nice little bench and some colorful throws for comfort.

Expand Your Entertainment Space

If you want to give your guests the outdoor experience without exposing them to the harsh Arizona sun, you could always expand your entertainment space with awnings and patio shades. All Pro Shade Concepts have awnings and patio shades that can be motorized and controlled via your smartphone so you don’t have to get up and pull them down every time you need to.

Get high quality fabrics for your awnings. Awnings from All Pro Shade Concepts come with a 10-year warranty. 

Declutter Your Home

To begin de-cluttering your home, categorize what needs to be thrown away or donated. If your cabinets are overflowing, you could always donate old linens and blankets you don’t always use. Pro tip: you can put up a garage sale to get rid of stuff you don’t know what do with. As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

Repaint Worn-Out Furniture

For most old furniture pieces, a fresh coat of paint does the trick. Old furniture usually have a dark finish, and doesn’t fit with modern home fabrics and newer fixtures. Picking out fresh colors pastels, and contrasting them with bold colors can make any old furniture become an instant accent piece. Make sure to check out Pantone’s 2019 color of the year for inspiration!

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Clear Signs Your Window Treatments Need To Be Replaced

We all want to greet the new year with a fresh outlook. A thorough home inspection must be done at least once a year, and if you haven’t yet, this is the time to do so. Check for things that should be thrown away, repaired, refurbished or replaced. Inspecting your window treatments & shades is a good starting point. Faded awnings, window screens and patio shades can be an eyesore and can decrease your Arizona home’s overall appeal.

Here are some signs your window screens, awnings, and patio shades need replacement.

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Fabric or Mesh Tearing

Let’s start with the obvious: low quality window screens are often brittle and susceptible to tearing. Tearing can also be caused by curious children, pets, and even rodents! When you see small tears in your window screen, it’s only a matter of time before it becomes a gaping hole. This is a clear sign that you should replace them with high quality material, to ensure they last a long time.  

All Pro Shade Concepts is a trusted and preferred contractor for The SRP Shade Screen Rebate Program.

Our hand-made sun screens can be customized to fit your home!

Discoloration or Fading

When the sun screen mesh becomes discolored, it won’t do a great job giving you the shade and privacy you need. It may be a sign that the material is about to give way. DIY solutions for discoloration or fading are usually temporary, and not visually attractive. It’s always best to consult a professional.  

Get high quality fabrics for your awnings. Awnings from All Pro Shade Concepts come with a 10-year warranty. 

Other Visible Damage

While other visible damage like dented or bent frames or mesh can be repaired, it’s best to check first if the material is flimsy to begin with. Repairing them is definitely not worth it if they’re bound to break again. The same goes for roll shades that keep getting stuck. Consider installing motorized patio shades and adding wind and sun sensors for your peace of mind.  

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How to Host the Perfect Thanksgiving in your Arizona Home

It’s almost Thanksgiving! If you haven’t prepared activities for your family and guests yet, we’re here to help you out. Here are some activities that will surely make this year’s Thanksgiving memorable.

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Decorate Your Home

As the end of the year draws near, Arizona local crafters come out at local fairs to showcase their best work. We recommend visiting Cosanti and taking advantage of their Holiday Soleri Windbell sale. 

Wow out-of-town guests and decorate your home for Thanksgiving with unique pieces from vendors all over the Southwest. Show them the true beauty of the southwestern desert with indoor and outdoor pieces. 

Add Awnings to Extend Your Entertainment Space

Expand your entertainment area by putting up awnings in your backyard, add tables and decorate the space with colorful outdoor seats. Keep your guests warm in this season's chilly temperatures by adding propane powered heaters or firepits.

All Pro Shade Concepts has has traditional and retractable awnings fit for Arizona homes.

Try New Thanksgiving Recipes

One way of making an occasion memorable is to do something completely different. Aside from turkey and the usual sides, there are other Thanksgiving recipes you can serve your family and guests. The next time you go out to do groceries, look out for local artisan foods that can give your recipes a little twist.

Here is Southwestern take on a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with items like roasted poblano gravy & Chile-Spiced Sweet Potato Tamales: Southwestern Thanksgiving

 

Play Fun & Unique Games

Don’t settle for the usual board games. Make the holiday count by preparing something entertaining. Set up a backyard scavenger hunt for kids in the family. Do a relay race while waddling like a turkey. Do a pumpkin pie eating contest. There are so many activities to choose from. Make sure everybody can participate so no one feels left out!

Have Some Backyard Fun

If you prefer an intimate Thanksgiving gathering over the usual party games, you can always hang out with your family by the firepit. Share stories and songs, and roast some food over the fire. If you’re looking for a cozier setting, your patio will do just fine.

Make Your Patio Comfortable

Get zipper-sealed track patio shades from All Pro Shade Concepts for your patio so you can hang out in enclosed space protected from bugs & debris. Buddle up with family and friends, enjoy the brisk weather, drink hot chocolate and catch up with warm and fuzzy stories that remind each other of how much you have to be thankful for. 

You can add a sun, wind, or sun and wind sensors to your backyard patio for piece of mind.

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What Kind of Arizona Businesses Need Shade Solutions?

If you want to protect your business from the harsh heat of the sun, shade solutions might just be the upgrade you need. Patio shades, awnings and sun screens can enhance your business’ overall structure, and reduce your cooling costs during the summer.

Shade solutions can also improve customer experience, and in turn, help your business grow. What kind of Arizona Businesses need Shade Solutions? Read on to find out.

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Restaurants

Adding shade solutions can increase the space of your restaurant. If you want your customers to have an al fresco dining experience, elegant retractable awnings and patio shades will shield your customers from the intense heat of the sun. Your customers can still enjoy the scenery around your restaurant, as shades and awnings don’t block the view.

Shades are also a fantastic way of adding colors to your space.

 

 

Home Builders

Detail oriented home builders cover all bases. Whether you’re a design-oriented or a function-oriented builder, shade solutions are an important part of every Arizona home.

It protects your clients’ furniture from getting sun-bleached, and it ensures the energy efficiency of their homes during hot months.

Automated Patio Shades & Retractable Awnings give Arizona homeowners a sense of luxury while providing essential functionality.

Partner up with a professional, highly-rated shade solution installer to give your clients the best service.  

 

Contractors

Like home builders, contractors leave no stones unturned when it comes to detail. When you’re in charge of providing all materials to be used in a building, you would want to get the highest quality material for the lowest prices. You would also want to hire someone who can customize shade solutions.

Shade structures are essential in every commercial or residential build, most especially in sunny Arizona.

 

 

Gyms

Most gyms usually have huge glass windows, and treadmills are usually placed in front of them. This design choice is pretty common, but it has some drawbacks. When the glaring sun gets in the way, it will be hard for your customer to get on that treadmill and burn some calories. This can frustrating for your gym instructors too. The best solution for this is adding roll shades. You can easily roll them back up when you need to.

Spas

When your major selling point is wellness and relaxation, your customers’ comfort is your topmost priority. Spas that have beautiful outdoor or semi-outdoor spaces need shade solutions. Consider putting up some sail shades and patio shades Give your customers the experience of being one with the outdoors without subjecting them to harsh UV rays.

Commercial Buildings

Window Sun Screens are essential especially if your side of the building gets direct sunlight. Not only does it keep your employees shaded from the intense Arizona sun, it could save you hundreds on your cooling costs in the summer.

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Does Your Home Need More Privacy?

Does your home need more privacy? If you live in Arizona, you probably know this problem well. Not having enough privacy is a common problem in parts of Arizona where developers tend to maximize profit. Homes in Gilbert, Queen Creek & West Valley are built so close together, not leaving much to the imagination of prying eyes or curious neighbors.

People passing by can see you go about your daily routine through your windows. Having a nice afternoon in your backyard patio? Your neighbors can see you from the second floor of their homes. When you just want to relax and enjoy solitude, the last thing you want to see is your neighbors staring at you. How do you solve this privacy problem?

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Build Fences or Walls

This seems to be the pretty obvious solution. But first, you have to pick the kind of fence that works for you. You can go for the usual wooden fence, or a stone wall topped with wooden fencing. Mixing it up a bit with interesting materials such as glass, ornate ironwork or different kinds of wood can get rid of the claustrophobic feeling you get from dull fences. Just make sure to follow your area’s Property Line & Fence laws.

 

 

Consider Lattices

One good way to gain privacy is to use lattices. Lattices can make your yard look more cozy and inviting. If your yard is looking a little grey, you can add some color by growing vines like Bougainvillea or Cat’s Claw unto your lattice. While lattices allow air flow and natural light into your yard, it also serves as a good visual barrier.

Get Sun Screens on Your Windows

If you need some privacy from your neighbors and shade from the glaring sun, shade solutions can hit two birds with one stone. It takes a bit of work to put up fences and lattices, and not everyone has the luxury of time. You can always ask a professional to install shade solutions for you. Sun screens are great all-year round visual barriers and it helps you cool your home. You can choose your custom screen materials- like fabric, where you can decide the amount of visibility you want from the outside.

 

 

Get Patio Shades or Awnings

Retractable awnings and patio roll shades are awesome options that will also let you enjoy your patio without worrying about being seen from your neighbor’s second floor window. You'll be amazed at how much more privacy you'll feel with these simple shade solutions. Just as the window screens, you can decide the amount of visibility you prefer with your custom patio shades, along with your choice of track style.

Do Some Landscaping

There are many ways to use plants and trees to gain more privacy, and there are a number of trees that can grow in the Arizona climate. Trees like the Desert Willow, Blue Palo Verde and Arizona Rosewood are perfect for landscaping. Hedges and other plants are also a great way to block your neighbors’ view. If your yard space is a little small, experiment with raised plant beds, huge planters and layered gardens and turn your yard into a quaint little getaway.

 

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Get Your Arizona Home Ready for Nice Weather

It’s been a long, hot summer, but it’s finally time to get your Arizona backyard and patio ready for the cooler fall and winter months! Check out these home makeover tips just in time for your outdoor soirees.

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Mood Lighting

Nothing sets the mood like outdoor lighting when you’re entertaining. While standard overhead lighting on your patio is practical, it can make your outdoor party seem drab and dull. String market lights or lanterns across your entire yard to light up the whole space and make your yard and patio more inviting. Uplighting on trees makes a dramatic impression, and walkway lighting is a practical and trendy way to draw attention to your entertainment space.

 

Patio Shades are an amazing feature to add to your Arizona Backyard.

Add Patio Shades

Patio shades are another option that will improve your entertainment space. Make your backyard patio comfortable for your guests, by opting for a zipper-sealed track- as it helps to keep out bugs and blowing debris out without sacrificing the fresh air. Go for premium options by automating your patio shades, controlling it with a touch of a button via wall switch or smartphone. All Pro Shade Concepts utilizes only the best, top-of-the-line motors by Somfy. 

 

New Patio Furniture

Labor day is the symbolic “end of summer” holiday, so many stores try to clear out all their summer merchandise to make way for fall and holiday decor. Patio furniture is no longer advertised, which means you may be able to snag a great deal on a brand new outdoor dining set or outdoor seating collection. Your best bet at this point is to try searching clearance sections in store and online.

 

Extend Your Entertainment Space

Awnings are the perfect way to increase the amount of space for your guests to mingle. Place a few extra tables and chairs for your gathering underneath your awning, and they will be protected from the sun & rain. If you choose a retractable awning, you'll be able to retract the awning back when your guests leave, protecting the longevity of your fabric, while hiding your awning discreetly. All Pro Shade Concepts are the Arizona Trusted Experts in the installation of static and retractable awnings.

 

Landscape

As the heat of the summer drops, start thinking about getting your winter grass seeded. Most Arizona lawns consist of Bermuda grass in the summer and Ryegrass in the winter. In the summer, Bermuda grass is able to tolerate the city's triple-digit temperatures. But, Bermuda grass is dormant during the winter months. For this reason, if you want to keep your lawn looking beautiful &  green all year, you have to plant winter rye grass. October is the prime month to start scalping your lawn & planting your Ryegrass seeds.

 

Outdoor Games

Lawn games are a great way to enjoy the outdoors with your family and inspire a little friendly competition. Bocce ball is becoming popular again, and cornhole (or bean-bag-toss, depending on where you’re from) is always a classic game to play. You may be able to find lawn games like ladder ball and croquet on clearance at certain stores this time of year too!

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Kids Back At School Means More Time For Your Home Projects

Summer has officially ended, the kids are finally back in school, and your schedule just opened up. Why not take this opportunity to get those projects around the house completed?

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Deep-Cleaning

Now that monsoon season is coming to a close, take some time to clean all the dirt and debris that collected in all the nooks and crannies of your home. Rinse out those doormats with the jet setting on your hose and let them dry in the sun, and break out the broom and brush all the dirt and dust off your patio and entryway. If you really want to feel productive, clean the tracks on your sliding doors and windows by vacuuming out the larger pieces of debris, then sprinkle baking soda on the stubborn parts and spray with a solution of 1 part vinegar to 1 part water. Let the bubbles do the work and rinse it all away!

Replace Old Fixtures

Replacing old or outdated hardware can really spruce up the look of your home for a low cost. Change out the cabinet and drawer pulls in your kitchen and bathroom for a whole new look. If you want to be frugal, there are many selections of spray paint that are suitable to use on door handles and cabinet pulls - just make sure you thoroughly tape and cover the areas you don’t want to get paint on!

Repair Damaged Furniture

Did the kids wreak havoc on your furniture while they were home all day this summer? Use the opportunity of an empty house to get torn, stained, or damaged pieces repaired before the holiday season sneaks up on you. If a DIY approach to fixing furniture seems overwhelming to you, there are plenty of professionals out there that can make your furniture look like new again.

Paint

Paint is one of the cheapest ways to dramatically change the look of your home. Even a fresh coat of the same color can make a room feel like new again. Painting the outside of your home is a little more of a task, but it can really add some extra curb appeal. Take the opportunity to get this project out of the way now and you won’t have to think about it for the next few years. Make sure all your sun screens are in good shape and get those damaged and faded awnings taken care of. Cooler weather will be here before we know it and you’ll feel much less stressed getting all the home improvement projects out of the way now.

Add Shade Solutions

The sun glaring through our windows during summer can be bothersome. Upgrading your home with shade solutions like sunscreens, patio shades and awnings can help you solve this problem. Sunscreens also keep your house cool so you won't have to spend too much on home cooling costs. Exterior shades like awnings and patio shades can let you enjoy the outdoors without worrying about harmful UV rays. It might not be a simple DIY project, but our staff at All Pro can help you with shade solutions!

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For more information you can visit the All Pro Shade Concept website or call them at 623-201-4969.

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Why You Should Buy A House That’s North or South Facing

When you’re searching for a new home, there are many things that you are probably considering. Is the yard big enough? Are there enough bedrooms? Is the kitchen the right size? Is there a pool? Out of all of these questions, there is probably one that you’re not considering - is the house you’re looking at north or south facing?

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The reason this is an important question to ask yourself or the realtor is that it makes a difference when and where the sun comes into your home. This question, however, is very much dependent on where you live. If you’re living in an area that has a more moderate climate most of the year, you’ll mostly likely want to have more sunlight warming your house, but if you’re in a place like Arizona, you’ll want to make sure you have the least amount of sunlight warming your house as possible to keep it cool.

 South-Facing

If you’re looking to have the most sunlight in your home, you’ll typically want to look for a house that is south-facing. This will ensure that your home is filled with natural sunlight for most of the day and give the front of your house more light and warmth.

North-Facing

Typically a north-facing home will only get sunlight in the back of the home and will be naturally cooler and darker than that of a south-facing home. In a place like Arizona this is typically the home you’ll want to look more at to keep cooling costs down when the temperatures rise. Who wouldn't want to save more money when you're running the A/C so often?

If you find that the sun is warming your home in a way you never intended, don’t worry, you don’t have to pack up and find a new home. Think about installing sun screens in the parts of your home that get the warmest (or the whole home for a uniform look).

 

 

Sun screens will block out most sunlight and heat, keep your home cooler, and cut down your cooling costs. What’s great about sun shades is that they don’t block out the view from the inside of your home, but keep wandering eyes from looking in from the outside.

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When you’re shopping around for sun screens, All Pro Shade Concepts in Phoenix hand make their screens to customize them to each client’s needs. They can also help you participate in the SRP Shade Screen Rebate Program that could allow you to get a rebate from your sun screen installation.

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Monsoon Season: Options That Can Help Your Home Shades Survive

If you’ve lived in Arizona for some time you’ll know that monsoon season will come whether you’re ready for it or not. If you’ve installed shades or awnings in your home, you’ll want to make sure that they’re protected when the strong winds roll in.

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Here are a couple ways you can ensure your money isn’t wasted and you still have the privacy and comfort of sun shades.

 

Retractable Awnings & Patio Shades

When the storm turns your day upside down - you don’t have to worry about your awnings and patio shades to do the same. Be sure to upgrade any existing shades to retractable to ensure that they can be safely stored away. 

If you’re feeling on upgrading a little more, you can opt to make your awnings/patio shades retractable by motorization and choose to have it connected to a WiFi enabled system that will connect to your smartphone.

Somfy Wind Sensors

In addition to adding retractable awnings, you can also purchase wind sensors to give you that extra peace of mind. Two options on the market are the Soliris RTS Kit and Eolis 3D Wirefree RTS Wind Sensor - both by Somfy. 

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Soliris RTS Kit

Soliris automatically controls your RTS motorized products based on weather conditions

Eolis 3D Wirefree RTS Wind Sensor

 

Elois is a wireless, battery powered wind sensor that will automatically retract an awning based on wind generated movements.”

All Pro Shade Installations

If the prospect of this new installation is daunting, let the experts at All Pro Shade Concepts handle everything for you. The Phoenix based shade solution company offers FREE home inspections with no obligation for purchase. If you do decide to use their services, they can install retractable awnings and patio shades in addition to the Somfy Wind Sensors should you want to be at ease knowing you won't have to do anything when the winds pick up.

For more information you can visit the All Pro Shade Concept website or call them at 623-201-4969.