What we have learned, written down.

45 guides on pool cages, screen enclosures, lanais and pavers in Florida — written from what we see on job sites across Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County. No fluff, and we say when the cheaper answer is the right one.

Repair and rescreening 9

Repairing the Top of a Pool Cage: What It Really Takes

The roof panels are the hardest part of a pool cage to fix — the fall risk, the spline that fails first, and when the frame above you is the…

How to Replace a Pool Screen Panel — Spline Size & Steps

Replace one torn panel without touching the rest of the cage: the spline gauge to match, the roller technique, and when a full rescreen is cheaper.

How to Repair a Patio Screen: Spline, Tools & Steps

Patch a torn patio screen yourself — the spline size to buy, the four tools that matter, and the point where a full rescreen costs less than patching.

Hurricane Tips for Screen Enclosures

Timing matters as much as the steps. What to do before a storm reaches a screen enclosure, in what order, and the step that costs money if done…

Pool Cage Screen Repair or Full Rescreen?

How to tell a single torn panel from a screen that has reached the end of its life, and the point where patching costs more than rescreening the…

Ten Signs a Pool Enclosure Needs Rescreening

Sagging panels, brittle mesh and spline creeping out of the channel are early warnings. The signs that mean rescreening, and the ones that mean…

Home Screen Repair: DIY or Hire a Pro?

Rescreening a window or door panel is within reach for most homeowners. Where the job crosses into structural work that needs a licensed contractor.

What to Do if a Storm Damages Your Pool Cage

The order matters after storm damage: make the area safe, document everything for insurance, then decide between screen repair and frame replacement.

After Storm Damage: Repair, Rescreen or Replace

How to judge whether a storm-damaged pool cage needs a screen repair, a full rescreen or a new frame — and what to photograph before…

Enclosures and lanais 12

Lanai Privacy Screen Ideas for Florida Homes (2026)

Privacy screen ideas for your lanai - materials, coverage levels and real costs for Florida patios. See what works before you buy.

Pool Screen Enclosure Painting: Cost, Colors & Process

Repainting a pool cage in Florida - what it costs, which colors last, and how the job is done. Restore your enclosure without replacing the frame.

DIY Pool Enclosure: Real Costs & When to Hire a Pro

Thinking of building your own pool enclosure? See the real material costs, permit rules in Florida, and where DIY usually goes wrong.

Bird Cage Pool Enclosure: Cost, Styles & Height (2026)

What a bird cage enclosure costs in Florida, how the extra height changes the price, and when a standard mansard cage is the better buy for your home.

Lanai Extensions: Adding Covered Space in Florida

Extending a lanai means a new footing, a tie-in to the existing structure and a permit. What the work involves, and what limits the size you can add.

Glass Lanai Enclosures in Florida: Cost, Pros & Cons

What a glass lanai costs in Florida, how it handles heat and storms, and where screen still beats glass — an honest comparison before you commit.

Glass Pool Enclosures: Worth It in Florida?

Glass buys a year-round room and less cleaning, but costs more, traps heat and needs a stronger frame. Where it pays off, and where screen wins.

Lanai Privacy Ideas: Screens, Shade and Comfort

Privacy screen, Florida Glass, plantings and shade — what actually blocks the neighbor's view on a Florida lanai without closing in the space.

DIY Pool Enclosure or Licensed Contractor?

Florida treats a pool enclosure as a structure, which means engineering, permits and inspections. What that means for a DIY build, and where it…

How to Plan an Outdoor Space That Gets Used

Purpose comes before furniture: how many people, at what time of day, in what weather. A practical way to plan a Florida lanai or pool deck.

Lanai Screen Enclosure Kits: What to Know First

Screen enclosure kits look simple in the box, but the install needs precision, the right tools and a permit in most of Florida. What the work…

The Benefits of Installing Screen Enclosures

A screen enclosure keeps insects, leaves and debris out of the pool area while letting the breeze through. What it adds to a Florida home, day to day.

Care and maintenance 8

How to Remove Algae From a Pool Screen (Easy Method)

Remove algae and mildew from your pool screen without damaging the mesh. A simple method that works, plus how to keep it from coming back.

How to Clean a Pool Screen Enclosure

Pool screen enclosures keep leaves and insects out, but they collect grime themselves. How to wash the mesh and frame without damaging either one.

How to Get Algae Out of a Pool — and Keep It Out

Green, black and mustard algae each need a different treatment. What clears each one, how long it takes, and the habit that stops it coming back.

What a Pool Lanai Screen Actually Keeps Out

Insects, leaves, pollen and sun are four different problems, and the mesh that solves one may not solve another. How screen choice changes life…

Protecting a Screen Enclosure Before a Storm

What to secure, what to remove and what to leave alone when a storm is coming — including the step that costs you money if you do it too early.

How Long Pool Cage Screens Last in Florida

Sun, salt air and storm debris set the clock on pool cage screen. What shortens its life, what extends it, and the signs that replacement is…

Best Materials for a Pool Cage That Lasts in Florida

Aluminum frame grades, fiberglass versus polyester screen, and the fasteners that fail first — what actually decides how long a pool cage lasts.

The Best Way to Clean Lanai Screens

A systematic approach keeps lanai screens clear without stretching the mesh or loosening the spline. What to use, what to avoid, and how often to…

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