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.
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
Expand Your Outdoor Space with Retractable Screens & Awnings
Here’s a question real estate agents hear constantly: “What’s the easiest way to add usable living space without major construction?” The answer surprises most homeowners. It’s not finishing the garage or converting the attic. It’s making your existing outdoor space actually usable. Think about it. You already have hundreds of
Take Your Patio Back this Summer With Retractable Screens
Summer in Florida separates outdoor living dreams from outdoor living reality. You imagined lazy afternoons on the patio, weekend barbecues, and evenings under the stars. What you got was a patio you can’t use for half the day and mosquitoes that chase you inside the moment you step out after
Orlando Home Show Alternative
Our retractable patio screens and awnings will make a big difference in your home. Visit our showroom today! You don’t have to attend the Orlando Home and Garden Show in order to see how retractable patio screens and retractable awnings will improve your outdoor living space. No need to pay
How to Live Your Best Florida Lifestyle
It’s natural to feel the pull to be outside, and these retractable products make the outdoors more comfortable. According to a study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, if you want to feel more alive, you need to go outside. October in Florida is usually the first month that offers a
Transform Your Lanai with Retractable Screens
New Horizons transformed the lanai for this home in Windermere, Florida with custom surface-mounted, motorized retractable screens in their beautiful outdoor pool area. That’s exactly what our customer was looking for when they chose New Horizons to install retractable screens at their home. With the use of a remote control,