What is Spring Like in The Villages Community® Florida?
If you have ever heard of The Villages Community®, Florida, you have probably heard they have gorgeous weather there pretty much all year long. While the weather is usually much milder than northern states, The Villages Community® still experiences fluctuations in temperatures in each season. Springtime is usually a much celebrated season in the Sunshine State because of the stunning sunny days and the warm Spring breeze. However, cooler days are still a very real possibility.
There's an interesting quote about the weather in Florida: "there is no such thing as bad weather here, only different types of good weather". 
In The Villages Community® Florida, it's common in the Springtime months to have a full week of 80's and 90's, followed by a couple days of weather in the 50's and 60's. As Floridians, we know that we could wake up "freezing" with temps in the 40's and by noon, we're putting away the sweater for flip flops.
Depending on the West's El Nino situation, Florida's wind and stormy season (beginning in the Spring) could be affected, causing the regularity of afternoon storms, almost always followed by more sunshine in our fabulous "Sunshine State."
When it comes to how this season affects your Hide-Away Screen, the Florida Spring months mean it's time to start preparing your screens for summer. With the Spring and Summer months, bugs increase, humidity increases, and rain increases, causing a lot of Floridians to simply keep their windows and doors closed and the outside world of fresh air – outdoors.
However, if you're proud owner of a Hide-Away Screen from Michele's, Spring means the ushering in of the bug-free, rain-free fresh air your screen provides.
Spring cleaning your screen is super simple. Cleaning the mesh itself involves using a mild detergent (like dish soap) and a soft brush (nothing metallic). Then spray a grease-less silicone to the tracks for lubrication (avoid using lubricants that contain petroleum distillates or mineral spirits). And we recommend waiting for everything to dry before storing the screen back into its housing.
Once your simple "spring cleaning" is complete, grab a refreshing beverage of your choice, kick back and enjoy the beautiful fresh Spring breeze in The Villages Community®. For more information and a free quote, contact the team at Michele's Hide-Away Screens.
You may be wondering why a retractable screen would make any difference from a traditional screen door. 
In Florida, summertime is hot and humid, causing most of us to rely on our A/C system 24/7. The result is an enormous power bill that can hurt pour wallets in a bad way. There are ways to cut down on energy uses with a retractable screen.
The overall health of your mind and body much depends on the amount of fresh air you breathe in. When we were young, we spent a lot of time outside playing, riding our bikes and walking in our neighborhoods, but nowadays, a lot of people tend to forget the importance of fresh air and the many benefits it brings us.
It's almost that time of year again! You look around your house, and you get a little twitch as you notice dust and clutter around. You get the urge to sweep the patio, dust the baseboards, and wash off the outdoor furniture. Spring cleaning is in the air, and we have a few tips to help you get through it and get your home sparkling clean.
Realizing your home is very dark, even during the day, it can be quite depressing. Don't grab a sledgehammer to make a new window just yet. There are other ways to bring natural sunlight into a dark house.
With Summer comes some pretty intense storms, and yes, even hurricanes! And with it comes hurricane season. Meteorologists are already predicting a slightly above average amount of tropical storms and hurricanes that can come our way in the coming months.
Generally, you have seen them flying around in a pair of two locked together. These creatures stay around us for usually four weeks in both May and September and are heavily plastered on the front of everyone's car. Let's face it, there is nothing groovy about love bug season! 
In the case of a Florida spring cleaning, it's best to start from the outside in. Get all that out of the way before the sun gets too bold during the afternoon and keeps you from venturing outside too often. If you have a garage, then this would be your perfect starting point! Over the years, a garage came become a sort of catch-all for various odds and ends in your home. Here we will dive into some of the best tips for spring cleaning a cluttered garage before those hot spring days Florida has come rolling in!
Like human babies, our fur babies all have different personalities and curiosities, so the answer to the question of whether the screens will work with yours is - yes, with a little adjustment and a few tricks.
These doors were a huge blessing on hot nights and could help keep the entire house cool. Just like with everything technology improves on an already great idea and makes it better. So now we have a new and improve screen door in the form of a retractable screen.
With the winter months coming up, now is the time to prepare your retractable screen for the cold.
Central Florida is home to some of the largest retirement communities in the world. And what self-respecting retirement community doesn’t have its own golf course or two (or almost fifty … yes 50!... if you’re talking about The Villages)?
The reason you moved to The Sunshine State in the first place is to enjoy that perfect tropical environment and take in all this gorgeous oasis has to offer. So the last thing you want to be is cooped up inside on a stunning Spring day. A garage screen is a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors while also relaxing in privacy and free of pesky insects.
There's nothing better than enjoying a gentle breeze throughout your home on a warm summer day.
We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our “weekend warrior” Gene Rank, who faithfully represented Michele’s Hide-Away Screens for many years at our Market of Marion exhibit. As one of the most dependable and enthusiastic members of our team and often being the very first contact with thousands of MHAS customers, Gene had just celebrated his 87th birthday on May 31st before being called home on Saturday, June 3rd. The Michele’s Hide-Away Screens family, along with all of his Market friends, will miss him and we wish to express our sincere condolences to Gene’s wife Barbara and the entire Rank family.
Motorized roll up screens adds value to any home. Homes that are built in areas where windows and doors remain open for large parts of the year need screens. Typical screens are considered part of the main structure of a home. Motorized roll up screens works in the same way as typical screens in that they screen out bugs, insects, dirt, and debris. Without screens covering doors and windows, insects, flies and other pests have free access to enter the home. Mosquitoes and flies breed quickly and are a nuisance. Keeping out flies and mosquitos was the first reason screens were added to the doors and windows of homes.
Retractable screens avoid DISTRACTING by RETRACTING
1. Curb Appeal – Unlike traditional storm / screen doors, the extensive color choices and sleek styling of our retractable screens blend in so well, you'll hardly know it's there.
When it comes to the garage, a lot of people think that it’s just a place to store your cars and tools. But your garage can be a great untapped resource in your home and with a garage door screen from Michele's Hide-Away Screens your garage can open up a whole lot of great opportunities. Here are five great reasons to screen in your garage:
Regardless of what area you live in, the winter months bring changes to just about everything inside and outside of your home, including your retractable screen. With the winter months upon us, now is the time to prepare your retractable screen for the cold. Here are some quick and easy steps:
We are always ranting and raving about how awesome our retractable screens are. But hey, what makes them so much better than a regular screen door? In case you are wondering, here are 5 reasons why Michele's Hide-Away Screens are way better than your old screen door.
Everyone likes to enjoy the weather in fresh air in the comfort of their lanai. Sometimes though, there are factors that seem to get in the way of simply sinking into a comfortable chair and relaxing in the fall afternoon.
Garages aren't just for storing cars and tools in anymore. By installing a Lifestyle Screen it can become much, much more. There are endless possibilities for creating any space you want for whatever you want. With the door within a door feature of Life Style screens you can have the convenience of accessing the outside with the touch of a finger. There are many ways to benefit from these incredible screens.
Looking for something fun to do this weekend and help a good cause at the same time? Well here you go! Join us for the Bowl 2 Build Charity Fundraiser this Sunday, August 30th at the Galaxy AMF Lanes on Maricamp Road!
