Glorious Day, Glorious Shade Sails

by Chris on June 5, 2011

Apex Park, Victoria, Australia

Twice in a row I visited the same lovely park with my 6 year old daughter Charlotte and on both days I admired the Shade Sails and the colour choices made, to add to the fun of the parks atmosphere.

There seems to be a wonderful array of colours to choose from and I always check them out when driving about in the countryside.

Some folks at the end of my street have just erected some in their front yard which was pretty bland before adding this new dimension.

Aswell as the variety of colours, they also come in a variety of sizes and the shade factor is always surprising.

They’re great in your back garden over the BBQ area for protection when your children (and you, too) are playing in the sandpit.

Have some Shade Sails erected over your backyard pool and lucky you if you have one or two or three!

 

NB I am in Australia, so the colours of shade sails may differ in your neck of the woods.

Photo (copyright) C. Holroyd

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CoolARoo Window Shades For Energy Savings

by Chris on June 30, 2010

Coolaroo Window Shade

Have you seen outdoor window shades that look good? I’ve seen some in my neighborhood that are horrible… I mean “Tacky”. They just aren’t tidy looking and end up with shabby and saggy fabric after one season of heat.

I found this picture of a great looking Window Shade.  Doesn’t it look great?

Love the idea of filtered light without darkening the interior rooms and something that will protect my furniture from all the suns harmful rays.

You could use these CoolaRoo Window Shades as an indoor window shade – but really – why would you? These look elegant and the fabric is light and thin.

Anything that will block the suns heat and still allow air flow – just seems like it should help my home stay cooler and help reduce energy costs.

The Coolaroo Sun Shades is guaranteed to resist fading, mildew and mold. Plus – these shades should be easy to clean because the fabric is superior.

I’m a bit obsessed about the mechanics of a roller shade.  The reviews have stated that these shades are easy to install and the shade is easy to roll up.

These shades are available from Amazon – usually at a much cheaper price than the local Big Box Stores… and Amazon has FREE shipping! Who doesn’t love that?

Check Out Amazon Prices Now –>Coolaroo Premier Window Sun Shade.

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CoolaRoo Umbrella Portable Shade

by Chris on June 28, 2010

coolaroo umbrellaIt’s summer… It’s Hot… and we want shade and might be considering a Coolaroo Umbrella. You don’t want to waste time trying to find one in town… where do they sell these umbrellas? I’ve seen the cantilever umbrellas in the big box stores – but… are they the same quality as the Coolaroo brand?

I do have a patio with a built in shade structure… I also just lost two trees that provided shade in the grassy area. My “poochies” like to lay in the grass, but not in full sun. I will be planting new trees, and within a few years I will have my shaded backyard back. I’m looking for a solution that I don’t have to “install” anything.

Plus.. it would be nice if the shade was portable so I could move it around the yard to create different shaded areas. We just planted some new shrubs and in the 105 degree heat they need a bit of shade during part of the day. Wouldn’t it be great to have a large shade for these new plants?

I also would like to be able to put a table under the shade… I’d like to have a shady area to sit under when I’m taking a break from yard work. It’s much cooler where the grass and the breeze is rather than the patio which is cement floor and partially walled.

After looking at the bestselling cantilevered (portable) umbrellas I found that the Coolaroo Umbrella is easy to set up and move.

The CoolaRoo brand is famous for it’s breathable sunshade fabric, providing 90% sunblock and 5 year warranty!

One thing I’ve noticed in the reviews is the need for a different stand. Something with a bit more weight keeps the potential for wind damage to a minimum. Umbrella Stand.

If you are shopping locally, chances are you will have a hard time finding the Coolaroo Umbrella brand. Especially if you are looking for a specific color or size.

If you order a Coolaroo Umbrella through this link you can take advantage of Free shipping and a discounted price. Who doesn’t love having heavy stuff delivered right to their front door – Free!

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