Tips, Ideas & Insights for Outdoor Living
Practical advice from the New Horizons team — helping Central Florida homeowners get more from their patios, lanais, and outdoor spaces.
From choosing the right screen mesh to understanding what makes a quality awning, our articles are written by the people who actually install these products every day.
Where to Find Motorized Screens with the Click of a Button
You’ve made the decision: you want motorized retractable screens for your home. No more swatting mosquitoes during dinner. No more retreating inside when the bugs come out at dusk. You’re ready to reclaim your patio. But now comes the harder part—figuring out exactly which screens are right for your situation.
Are Retractable Screens Right for You and Your Family?
Every family uses their outdoor space differently. Maybe you’re the family that grills out every weekend. Maybe your kids practically live in the backyard. Maybe you dream of quiet evenings on the patio but end up driven inside by mosquitoes before the sun even sets. Retractable screens are a significant
How to Choose the Right Retractable Patio Screen for your Living Space
You’ve decided a retractable patio screen is the right fit for your home. Great choice—but now comes the part where decisions matter. The screen you select will be part of your outdoor living space for years, maybe decades. Choose well and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. Choose
Top 5 Questions you should ask to determine if retractable patio screens are right for you
You’ve decided retractable patio screens could transform your outdoor living space. Now comes the important part: finding the right company to install them. Not all screen providers are equal, and the questions you ask before signing anything can mean the difference between years of enjoyment and years of regret. Here’s
Enjoy Your Outdoor Living Space!
You moved to Central Florida for the weather. The idea was simple: year-round outdoor living, morning coffee on the patio, evening dinners under the stars, weekends spent outside instead of cooped up inside. The reality? You’re inside more than you ever were up north. It’s not the weather that keeps
Don’t Let the Sun and Bugs Keep You from Enjoying Your Backyard!
You know the drill. The temperature finally hits that perfect window—not scorching, not chilly, just right. You head outside with your morning coffee or evening glass of wine, ready to finally enjoy your backyard. Within minutes, you’re either retreating from the sun that’s turned your patio into a broiler or