There where you need it and out of sight when you don’t, retractable screen doors can maximize the view while letting in fresh air.

Retractable screen doors such as those from ODL feature few parts and a new magnetic latch for a more secure closure. An exclusive SlamProof system prevents pinched fingers and ensures safe recoil into the housing unit. In addition, weather stripping in the top and bottom track keeps dirt and insects out of the home. The retractable screen door works on inswing, outswing and sliding doors. (more…)

So why should home design be important to you? Well, think about what it’s like to live in a badly designed home. Every day you get up, and the position of your bed annoys you. You have to walk through a little obstacle course to get to your ugly kitchen, where things are stacked up because there isn’t enough storage space. Then you go to your badly-painted bathroom to brush your teeth. Sounds bad, doesn’t it? Or even worse – perhaps it sounds familiar.

The average person spends at least half their life in their home – it is a more familiar environment to you than almost any other. In this situation, any little annoyances that you might have will be magnified a thousand times over until they start driving you up the wall. What you want is for your home to be perfect, and as long as you have the time and the money, it’s well worth going to some trouble and expense to get it just right. (more…)