Even though it comes ‘round every year, winter always seems to come as a surprise to many Calgary residents. Maybe the long summer days cause everyone to forget about the snow and the ice, or maybe it’s because the thought of shoveling and sub-zero temperatures is too much to bear year-round. However, there are a…
For many Calgary residents, winter is something to be endured and suffered through each year. The seemingly endless stream of snow, the freezing cold temperatures and the short days all combine to make a lot of folks feel miserable when winter comes; but then again, these residents probably don’t have a Desert Sun Patios sunroom…
For anyone who hasn’t experienced a screen room park model add-on, you’re missing out on one of the best and easiest upgrades that you can give your trailer. A screen room is a simple extension to your home that doesn’t require any additional building work if you already have a deck or a patio to…
The summer months in Calgary have both pros and cons in your trailer. On the plus side, the small floor size means that it’s relatively easy to keep everything cool if you have some form of air conditioning, and there’s something glorious about having sunlight hit just about every room in your home. On the…
Anyone with a sunroom in Calgary knows that summer is the best season to have a sunroom in the city. Calgary is known for having the highest number of sunny days in all of Canada, meaning that you’ll always get a lot of natural light in your space, while the structure gives you summertime protection…
There comes a point every summer when most Calgary homeowners start thinking about how to get some extra space in their homes. In part this is due to the increased number of visitors to your house (especially if you have kids!) and in part this is due to the increased energy levels of everyone in…
After much consideration of space, budget and overall enjoyment of life, you’ve made the wisest property upgrade decision to install a sunroom, and you’ll suddenly be flooded with a raft of decisions. Most of them are expected: the dimensions of the room, the shape and slope of the roof, and how many windows your new…
There’s no doubt that a sunroom is one of the smartest investments you can make when looking to expand your home’s footprint. It strikes the perfect balance as a permanent addition without the high costs associated with a full building extension. Most sunrooms can be built directly onto an existing deck or patio, offering significant…
For the majority of Calgary residents, winter is something to be endured, and never looked forward to. The cold weather seems to last forever, and there’s always the threat of the next big snowstorm, with the dreaded clean up and chaos afterwards, hanging over the entire season. However, for a small (but growing!) group of…
Winter is coming, as the saying goes, but for Calgary residents it can feel like it never truly goes away. Spring feels like it’s over in a heartbeat, and while there are more sunny days than just about anywhere in Canada, there’s always the knowledge in the background that the warmth is temporary and the…