Updated EasyShade Options for your Home or Business

America’s bestselling awning manufacturer is known for creating durable, protective products that help home and business owners add value and enjoyment to their spaces. SunSetter values quality and innovation, and we always look forward to seeing announcements about their product offerings. SunSetter’s recent announcement about updates to their EasyShades is no exception. We are excited about the options for customization we can offer our customers with these new additions. 

The Protection of EasyShades

EasyShades are a smart way to protect your home. With SunSetter’s EasyShades installed on your windows, you block 85% of sun, wind, and mist without sacrificing airflow and visibility from inside. 85% of the solar radiation is blocked from reaching your window, and therefore, prevents solar gain from warming up the inside of your home. While keeping your house cooler and lowering your air conditioning energy costs, EasyShades also help to reduce the bothersome glare created by the sun. 

EasyShade Options 

SunSetter continues to offer a 5-year limited warranty on all their EasyShades. There are three models to choose from, depending on your preference and electrical outlet access. The manual EasyShade requires no power source and is operated by a hand crank. The motorized model requires an outlet hookup, and the solar power model has a battery pack that charges throughout the day and requires no outlet. 

New EasyShade Fabric Options 

EasyShade fabrics are made of durable vinyl-coated polyester and are easy to clean and maintain. SunSetter just announced new fabric color choices for their EasyShades models. The addition of Soft Ivory, Coral White, Desert Sand, Cream, Hearthstone, Antique Silver, and Charcoal makes it easier than ever to choose an EasyShade fabric that complements your home and personal style. The protective aluminum housing is offered in Bronze, Cream, and White. The housing device helps keep your EasyShades neat and clean by protecting your fabric from dirt and cobwebs when not in use. 

EasyShades From Authority Home Solutions 

If you are looking for the durable protection and privacy of a shade without sacrificing airflow and visibility of the outdoors, look no further than SunSetter’s EasyShade technology. America’s #1 bestselling awning manufacturer pairs perfectly with Florida’s #1 awning provider and installer, Authority Home Solutions. At Authority Home Solutions, we have been helping home and business owners in the Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, Leesburg, and the surrounding areas to protect and enjoy their homes for over ten years. Contact us today to schedule a free demonstration and learn more about how we can help protect you and your family while saving you money! 

Cleaning Your Retractable Awning for the Holidays and New Year

Your retractable awning works hard, rain or shine, to keep your family and guests protected from the sun’s damaging rays, intense heat, and light rain showers. As durable as they may be, they do need cleaning from time to time. Fortunately, with a SunSetter retractable awning, you have peace of mind knowing that your awning’s fabric is water, mold, and UV-resistant, so it requires cleaning far less often. 

The holidays are a great time to clean your awning in preparation for guests or a fresh start for the new year. With a SunSetter awning, the cleaning process is fairly simple and you probably have all that you need to clean your awning right at home. Just remember, if you decide to try any specific types of cleaner not mentioned here, plan on testing a very small section at first to ensure that it is safe for use on your awning. 

To start the cleaning process, or maintain in between more thorough cleanings, use a broom to gently sweep away any dirt or debris that may have gathered on your awning surface. This is also an excellent time to inspect for any rust or damage to keep your awning operating optimally. You can also hose the fabric down in between cleanings, but remember to let it dry before retracting it. 

To clean your awning more thoroughly, we suggest using a mild, eco-friendly liquid soap and a soft bristle brush. If you choose to use something like a pressure washer for this, operate it at the lowest possible setting so that you don’t damage your awning or frames. Rinse your awning from top to bottom and allow it to dry. 

Using this gentle method to clean your awning ensures that you don’t damage the fabric or any protective coatings on your awning. With careful yearly cleaning and maintenance, your SunSetter awning will provide you and your family with safe, comfortable, outdoor spaces for many years to come. 

At Authority Home Solutions, we are passionate about helping homeowners to create safe and beautiful spaces outside their homes. We love hearing about all of the ways awning owners are enjoying their spaces and the ease of opening and closing it with the touch of a button. If you or someone you know is considering making a smart investment in their own outdoor oasis, you can count on Authority Home Solutions to provide exceptional products, installation, and customer service. For over 10 years we have been providing Ocala, The Villages, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas with elegant, functional, and affordable awnings that extend outdoor spaces with style. We are a SunSetter authorized dealer, and also offer storm protection and EasyShades for your home as well. Contact us today for a free estimate.

Enjoying Your Spaces with Motorized Garage Door Screens

The home garage has so many uses. Whether you are taking on a car repair, spending time in your garage workshop, creating storage, working out, doing laundry, or entertaining friends, your garage can be a more comfortable space for you and your family. With a motorized garage door screen, you can enjoy the flexible space of your garage with the touch of a button!

Cooler

Having a motorized garage door screen installed will block 97% of the sun’s damaging UV rays that reach your garage. This means cooler temperatures and safer conditions for you and your family. The garage door screen blocks the sun’s rays while still allowing airflow for maximum comfort. 

Keeping Harsh Weather Outdoors

If your garage is housing cars, bikes, golf carts, or house storage, consider protecting these items from the elements. You can work and spend time in your garage during harsher weather as the weave of the motorized garage door screen protects the inside of your garage from debris and rain. 

Pests Aren’t Welcome

Don’t let spiders, mosquitos, and other annoying pests interfere with your garage space. The motorized garage door screen keeps pests out, saving you from bites, stings, and pest control costs.

Privacy

Motorized garage door screens allow you to create privacy for your space without sacrificing visibility and airflow. With the touch of a button, you can transform your garage into a private space for working out and entertaining without the worry of passersby judging your Zumba skills. 

At Authority Home Solutions we help home and business owners to love their outdoor spaces again. For over ten years we have been providing the Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas with beautiful and functional retractable awnings, storm protection, and motorized garage screen doors. We are a SunSetter authorized dealer with exceptional customer service and installation. Contact us today to schedule a free demonstration of our high-quality SunSetter retractable awnings, EasyShades, or motorized garage door screens.

Preventing Porch and Patio Pests

Florida residents are fortunate to be able to enjoy their outdoor spaces year-round. Unfortunately, many insects also enjoy these outdoor spaces which can be a major nuisance. How can you prevent pesky pests from putting a damper on your outdoor fun? Here are a few tips to help keep those houseflies, fruitflies, bees, wasps, mosquitos, spiders, roaches, ants, moths, and fleas from joining you in your outdoor oasis.

Plant Power

Growing bug repellent herbs and flowers is an excellent way to deter pests from taking up residence in your outdoor spaces. Not only are many of them beautiful and fragrant, but some are very useful in your cooking as well. The following plants would be an excellent choice for your porch or patio: rosemary, garlic, lemongrass, chive, geraniums, mint, lemon thyme, lavender, marigolds, and basil.

Do-It-Yourself Spray Deterrents 

Creating your own pest deterrent spray with mint mouthwash or hydrogen peroxide mixed with water can be a powerful way to keep bugs at bay. Prepare your solution in a spray bottle and then spray the perimeter of your space, patio furniture, and entryways. When spraying your outdoor spaces, be sure to avoid food, drinks, and pet bowls. 

Update Your Outdoor Lighting 

Citronella candles and torches can add a festive and fragrant touch to your outdoor spaces. Best of all, candles and torches made with real citronella oil help keep pests away! Switching your outdoor light bulbs can also make a big difference. Bugs only see shorter wavelengths of light, so they are most drawn to blues, purples, and UV lights. Warmer colors, on the other hand, are far less visible. Opt for sodium vapor lighting or yellow light as the most effective light deterrent. 

Keep It Tidy 

Keeping your porches and patios clean is well worth the effort. Even the tiniest morsel of food left behind can attract bugs. Remember to drain any standing water around your home, as well. Standing water provides the perfect environment for mosquitoes to lay their eggs. Opt for moving or aerated water features with items like bird baths. If that isn’t possible, you can add a product called “mosquito dunks” to these areas. These small, stonelike, round discs contain a bacteria that kills mosquito larvae without harming other wildlife. 

The Comfort of EasyShades

The best way to keep pests off your porches and patios is by creating an impassable barrier. SunSetter’s EasyShades are retractable screens that keep pests out without blocking light and airflow. They can also protect your spaces from inclement weather, damaging sun rays, and intense heat. EasyShades protect you, your family, and your guests without sacrificing visibility. 

At Authority Home Solutions we help home and business owners to love their outdoor spaces again. For over ten years we have been providing the Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas with beautiful and functional retractable awnings and storm protection. We are a SunSetter authorized dealer with exceptional customer service and installation. Contact us today to schedule a free demonstration of our high-quality SunSetter retractable awnings and EasyShades.

SunSetter EasyShades for Cooler Days

Florida is known for its natural beauty, vast beaches, and exciting tourist attractions. While Florida’s beautiful sunny days allow for more fun in the sun, they also inundate visitors and residents with scorching heat! This intense heat can lead to an uncomfortable sweatiness and increased cooling costs, but America’s #1 best-selling-awning company has another solution to help home and business owners. SunSetter developed an EasyShade product that is beautiful, effective, and customizable and we are excited to share this option with you!

Models

SunSetter’s EasyShade is available in three models, depending on your preference.

• The solar-powered model saves energy while keeping you cool. During the day, a solar collection panel attached to the shade housing charges a built-in battery pack. Even on cloudy days, the collection panel will charge the battery enough for the next use. 

• The motorized EasyShade, on the other hand, plugs into an outdoor electrical outlet. Both the solar and motorized EasyShades glide up and down on cables with an easy-to-use remote.

• The manual EasyShade has all of the same benefits but requires you to manually open and close your EasyShade using a hand crank tool.

Features

EasyShades are installed on the outside of your home’s windows and block 90% of sun, wind, and mist. They will help guard your home against intense heat and glare, resulting in lower cooling costs, greater comfort, and decreased fading of carpet and furniture. 

Options

• The EasyShade aluminum storage housing is available in bronze, white, or cream. Like SunSetter’s other quality products, they feature a baked-on powder paint finish for durability. 

• The EasyShade fabric is made of durable vinyl-coated polyester. While it blocks 90% of the sun, it still lets in light and air. The fabrics are available in charcoal, coral white, cream, and desert sand. 

To experience the quality and durability of a SunSetter Awning or Easyhade product, contact us today to schedule a free consultation. Authority Home Solutions is a SunSetter authorized dealer with over ten years of experience serving Ocala, the Villages, Gainesville, and the surrounding areas. With Authority Home Solutions you can expect high-quality products, installation, and customer service. We look forward to helping you save money and stay comfortable through these hot summer months.