Alumawood Shade Structures

How To Make Your Yard a Pet-Friendly Backyard

carly — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:38:23 +0000

There are several things to consider when planning a pet-friendly backyard landscape. It is important to identify and avoid poisonous plant species and pesticides. It is also very important to provide plenty of shade for your pet as protection from the hot sun’s rays and inclement weather. Adding a patio shade structure to your landscape [...]

Exploring Tax Breaks for Home Improvements

carly — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:07:03 +0000

Tax season is upon us and Alumawood, manufacturer of patio shade structures, would like to share some of the tax breaks associated with home improvements and energy-efficient products. Most of these improvements increase the energy efficiency of your home while also improving the comfort level. The tax credits are restricted to primary residences only. Improvements [...]

Backyard Zen: Relaxing in Your Own Yard

carly — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:03:06 +0000

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to come home from a stressful day and relax in your own world of Backyard Zen? Picture your own backyard paradise in which you can gaze out, relax in, and enjoy the tranquility. Imagine reclining on a lounge chair under a patio shade structure, and enjoying the babblings of a fountain [...]

We are on Pinterest!

carly — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:17:38 +0000

Are you on Pinterest? We’d love to follow you! What do we like to pin about? We pin about patio recipes, backyard culture, enjoying life and style and design. Oh yeah – we talk about Patio Shade Structures, too! We want to know what you like to pin, too. Find us on Pinterest and start [...]

The Benefits of Patio Shade Structures in Your Home

carly — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:06:56 +0000

There are many benefits of using a patio shade structure in your yard or attached to your home. This addition to your property not only enhances its beauty, it also increases the value of the home and increases the functions and activities you can enjoy! The health benefits include providing protection from the hot sun’s [...]

Energy Efficiency in the Home

carly — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:13:52 +0000

There are many ideas and opinions about conserving energy that simply aren’t true today. Alumawood would like to share the truth about energy efficiency in the home. For example, did you know that using a patio shade structure can dramatically decrease your energy bill? Over the years, there have been many changes in technology, and [...]