Author: Apple Annie

Do you want a shade structure that's both functional and stylish? Installing a pergola awning could be a great option for you! This structure combines a traditional pergola, an outdoor garden feature with an open lattice as a roof, with a retractable canopy for maximum sun protection. Here are some of the best reasons to install one today: Shade and privacy Pergola awnings are a great way to get out of the intense sun during the summer. While traditional pergolas have an open roof, you can also find motorized pergola awnings for more sun protection. With a covered roof, you’ll also be...

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Cabanas are one of the most versatile shading devices on the market and it might take your summer to the next level. Whether your family has a pool in the backyard or not, you’re still going to need some protection from the harsh sun. Here’s why you should consider getting a cabana from Apple Annie today: Pop-up shelter Traditional cabanas have three walls made of light fabric. You usually see them poolside because they’re a great way to get a little reprieve from the sun. Bringing a cabana into your backyard is a great way to beat the heat, avoid getting...

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With the summer months and warmer temperatures right around the corner, people are spending more time outside and in their backyards. Your backyard can become your own private oasis with custom retractable awnings from Apple Annie. Here are 3 benefits you can enjoy when you install a retractable awning today. Reduces deck temperature  Overhead sun on a warm day can make the surface of your deck extremely hot. You might not even be able to walk across your deck with bare feet – and neither will your pets. Installing a retractable awning can significantly reduce your deck’s temperature making it...

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The ground is thawing after winter’s usual antics. We’ll be spending good, long hours outside in the sunshine before long. Your friends at Apple Annie welcome that as much as anyone, and we want to remind you that the time is nearly here. The time for what? The time to turn your deck into an outdoor living space. Call it an outdoor den or a retreat if you like, but we think of it as a way to expand your home. And what makes your deck into that extra living space? An awning from Peterson. We’ve been doing this work in...

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Solar shades are the perfect window treatment option in rooms in rooms with several exposures to the sun. In addition to blocking (or letting in) the light, solar shades cut down glare, provide a barrier against harmful UV rays, and stop the fading of furniture, carpets, and floors caused by the sun’s powerful rays. Apple Annie offers both interior and exterior solar shades. The most popular solar shades we offer include E-Zip screens. Our exterior solar shades include the elite motorized shades and the titan motorized shades. Each solar shade motorized shade is made from the finest quality materials and...

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One part of doing business in a specific area is becoming an integral part of that locale. That’s always been a goal of Apple Annie’s. Are we the place for retractable awnings? Of course. But we offer more to our customers, along with a service for the public at large. We invite you to visit our Eclipse Retractable Awning Display at Brie’s Gift Gallery. You will see many special art objects there. You can find us at 137 North Northwest Highway in Uptown Park Ridge, Illinois, in the Northwest Highway Building across from Trader Joe’s. What will you find at...

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When you install retractable awnings at your home, you reap numerous benefits at once. Let’s start with being kind to the environment and also to your savings account. Studies show that a properly installed awning could save anywhere between 10% to 69% of the electricity used in a home. That means a retractable awning is a smart and inexpensive investment – it increases the value of your home, but also makes your house more stylish and comfortable. Imagine bringing down that summer bill for air conditioning by up to 20%. Awnings also protect your patio furniture and keep it from...

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The operative word this year is “stay-cation.” Many people are simply staying put due to the myriad concerns over travel. No hotels, no airplanes, just the pleasures of home. Looking for a break during the heat of summer? Wishing you had a little taste of a country villa or the pleasure of shade? This may be the best time for you to make the most of your property by adding an awning that will give you maximum use of patio and yard space and turn your home into a virtual vacation paradise. At Apple Annie Retractable Awnings, we offer many...

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