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How to Hang String Lights on Covered Patio
Adding string lights outside your house may brighten the atmosphere and give it an exciting feel. If you’ve just done some installations in your outdoor living space, you might wonder how to hang string lights on covered patio. Don’t worry, it’s a very simple process....
Alumawood Patio Covers Pros and Cons
Patio covers are great additions that elevate the outdoor aesthetic of homes. One of the materials rising in popularity for building patio covers is alumawood. Exploring alumawood patio covers pros and cons reveals a balance between the attractive wood-like appearance...
Equinox Louvered Roof Project With Beautiful View
Project Description: Royal Covers built this modern Equinox Louvered Roof project on a home with a beautiful view of the Phoenix desert. The Equinox Louvered Roof can open or close with the touch of a button.
Alumawood Lattice Pergola over Sunken Kitchen Near Pool
Project Description: Royal Covers built an Alumawood Lattice shade structure over the sunken kitchen in this customer's backyard. The pergola was custom designed to fit over the outdoor kitchen and the nearby pool.
Acrylic vs Polycarbonate Patio Covers
The materials you choose for your patio will determine its overall look, and it will set the tone for your outdoor living area. Patio covers can be made of various materials, each with its distinct benefits and drawbacks. Acrylic vs polycarbonate patio covers is a...
How Long Do Aluminum Patio Covers Last?
Aluminum is a popular choice for patio covers because it’s worth the investment. This material is durable, long-lasting, and delivers an aesthetic appearance. But how long do aluminum patio covers last? The value of aluminum patio covers comes from their resistance to...
Is A Building Permit Required When Installing A Patio Cover?
A patio cover is a great addition to any home. Benefits range from increased property value to simply creating a more enjoyable space in your backyard. Whatever benefit entices you the most, deciding that a cover for your patio is a good idea is only the beginning....
7 Ways to Create a Child-Friendly Patio Area
When you think about ways to childproof your home, that traditional baby-proofing checklist probably comes to mind. You need to install cabinet locks, cover the outlets, anchor furniture to the wall, and put medications and chemicals where they will be out of reach...
10 Reasons Why You Should Customize Your Patio Cover
If you could create the patio of your dreams, what would you incorporate into the design and layout? How would you plan out the perfect patio? What components would make your patio the ideal outdoor living space? Since not everyone has the same ideas about what a...
How to Create the Perfect Pergola in 3 Easy Steps
The perfect pergola is a personalized pergola - one that is designed to meet your specific needs and expectations. When constructing a pergola, the characteristics you find important may not align with what your neighbor finds ideal. Do you want to host large outdoor...
Alumawood Lattice and Solid in 2 Areas
Project Description: Royal Covers built an Alumawood Lattice shade extension for one backyard area, and an Alumawood Solid shade extension for another area at the same home.
How to Maintain Your Alumawood Patio Cover
While it is true that an ordinary slab of cement outside your back door adorned with patio furniture can serve as a great gathering place, a covered patio can entertain friends and family come rain or shine … or in Arizona heat. That harsh Phoenix sun brings on more...
Alumawood Lattice Patio Shade Extension
Project Description: Royal Covers built this Alumawood shade extension off the customer's existing patio area.
Two Tone Alumawood Patio Cover Extension
Project Description: Royal Covers built this two tone Alumawood patio cover extension off the home's existing patio space.
Outdoor Kitchens 101
No summer is truly complete without a backyard barbeque. The taste and smell of food cooked on the grill, kids playing in the yard, and spending time with those you love are what summers were made for. While a simple grill on the patio will get the job done, why not...