If you’ve ever thought about security shutters for your home or cottage, you’ve run smack into this question:Manual or electric? Sure, it’s a first-world problem, but it’s also an Ontario problem. Why? Because winter. Because power outages. Because convenience. Let’s settle this once and for all. Manual Shutters: Old School Reliability Manual shutters are just […]
At a glance, all screens kind of look the same: little square holes in a greyish-black fabric.But pull on one, push on the other, and suddenly you realize—one’s a screen, the other’s a fortress. If you’ve ever wondered whether high-tension mesh is just a fancy upsell or actually worth it, here’s the full breakdown. Spoiler: […]
If your patio screen door now requires a shoulder check and a running start just to open it, you’re not alone. Sticking, jamming, grinding — sliding patio screens love to fail right when the weather finally gets nice. Let’s break down why it’s happening, what you can do about it, and when to throw in […]
You open your window for that sweet Muskoka breeze… and two mosquitoes, a blackfly, and an uninvited moth show up like it’s open mic night. If that sounds familiar, your screen mesh is probably past its prime. Or just… wrong for Ontario. Here’s what you need to know to keep the bugs out, the air […]
You think you’re picky with your dating profile?Wait until you meet the real red flags — like saggy mesh, frayed corners, and the dreaded builder-grade fibreglass pretending to be “durable.” So we did what any screen repair pros with too much coffee would do: We reviewed every screen mesh like it’s on Tinder.Left swipe. Right […]
Let’s get something straight: Just because you want your windows to be secure doesn’t mean your house needs to look like it escaped from a 1970s action movie. Decorative security bars are the grown-up, design-forward way to keep your home or cottage safe without making your windows look like they belong in solitary confinement. The […]
If you’re like most Ontarians, winter is when your house starts leaking heat, your hydro bill explodes, and your patio doors feel colder than your in-laws. Rolling window shutters might not be the first solution that comes to mind—until you realize they do more than just keep out burglars and bugs. Let’s talk about what […]
Let’s cut through the mesh. You’ve probably seen the ads: security screens that claim to stop burglars, block bugs, and survive a hurricane. But do they actually prevent break-ins — or are they just expensive window jewelry? Spoiler: They work. But only if you get the right kind. Let’s break it down like someone just […]
If your patio screen door feels more like dragging a stubborn goat across gravel than a smooth glide into summer, you probably need new rollers. Good news: You can fix it.Bad news: You might end up yelling at aluminum for an hour.Great news: We’re here to walk you through it, or you can just let […]
So your bug screen is ripped. Or falling out. Or flapping in the breeze like a sad flag of defeat.Now you’re standing in your garage holding a spline tool, wondering if you’re about to become a weekend hero—or a cautionary tale. Here’s your guide to deciding whether to DIY that screen repair or call in […]