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🏝️ Best Flooring Options for Lanais and Pool Cages
By The Lanai Guys — Cape Coral’s Outdoor Living & Lanai Experts Your lanai or pool cage isn’t just an outdoor space — it’s an extension of your home. Whether you’re relaxing by the pool, hosting a BBQ, or enjoying your morning coffee, the right flooring sets the tone for comfort, safety, and style. At The Lanai Guys , we’ve seen what works (and what doesn’t) in Florida’s hot, humid, and salt-filled climate. So before you make a flooring decision, here’s a breakdown of the bes
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⚠️ Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Maintaining Their Lanai
By The Lanai Guys — Cape Coral’s Lanai Repair & Restoration Experts Your lanai is one of the best features of your Florida home — it lets you enjoy the sunshine, breeze, and beauty of the outdoors without the bugs or debris. But like anything exposed to the elements, your lanai needs regular maintenance to stay strong and beautiful for years to come. Unfortunately, many homeowners unintentionally make mistakes that lead to premature wear, corrosion, or costly repairs . Here a
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🏝️ Designing the Perfect Outdoor Living Space: Why Every Florida Home Needs a Lanai
By The Lanai Guys — Cape Coral’s Outdoor Living & Lanai Experts There’s nothing quite like outdoor living in Florida — the warm breeze, beautiful sunsets, and year-round sunshine make it easy to enjoy life outside. And the best way to experience it all while staying comfortable and protected? A lanai. A well-designed lanai isn’t just a screened-in area — it’s an extension of your home , a space for relaxing, entertaining, and creating memories. At The Lanai Guys , we help hom
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🌿 The Best Plants for Your Lanai: Beautiful, Bug-Free, and Built to Thrive
By The Lanai Guys — Cape Coral’s Outdoor Living Experts A lanai isn’t just a screened enclosure — it’s your personal oasis. Adding plants to your lanai brings life, color, and relaxation to your outdoor space. But if you’re not careful, the wrong plants can attract bugs, rodents, or animals that might chew through your screens and invite unwanted guests inside. At The Lanai Guys , we’ve seen it all — and we know what grows best inside screened pool cages in Florida’s tropica
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🕸️ Choosing the Right Screen Material for Your Lanai or Pool Cage
By The Lanai Guys — Cape Coral’s Lanai Restoration & Screen Experts When it comes to protecting your outdoor space, not all screens are created equal. The type of screen material you choose affects how your lanai looks, feels, and performs over time — especially in Florida’s harsh sun, humidity, and coastal air. At The Lanai Guys , we help homeowners pick the perfect screen for their needs — whether that’s keeping out tiny insects, standing up to pets, or adding privacy and s
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🎨 Repainting Your Lanai: How to Know When It’s Time & Why Restoration Beats Replacement
By The Lanai Guys — Cape Coral’s Lanai Restoration Experts Your lanai is built to last — but over time, Florida’s sun, salt air, and humidity can take a toll on its finish. If you’ve started to notice flaking paint, faded clear coat, or rusting screws , it may be time to give your lanai a fresh start. At The Lanai Guys , we specialize in lanai refinishing and repainting — restoring your enclosure so it looks brand new again, without the cost or waste of a full replacement. �
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🌪️ How to Prepare Your Lanai for a Hurricane
Protecting Your Outdoor Space Before the Storm Hits Living in Southwest Florida means enjoying sunshine, palm trees, and outdoor living — but it also means being ready for hurricane season. Your lanai or pool cage is one of the most exposed parts of your home, and taking the right steps before a storm can prevent thousands of dollars in damage. At The Lanai Guys , we help homeowners protect and strengthen their lanais every year. Here’s how to prepare your enclosure properly
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🛠️ The Lanai Guys Warranty: Built to Last, Backed by Us
Your Peace of Mind, Guaranteed. When you hire The Lanai Guys , you’re not just getting a repair — you’re getting a commitment. We take pride in the quality of our work, the materials we use, and the reputation we’ve built across Southwest Florida. That’s why we back every lanai and pool cage project with one of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry. ✅ Our Warranty Coverage We believe in standing behind what we build — and our warranty reflects that. Craftsmanship
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🏡 How to Choose the Right Company to Work on Your Home
By The Lanai Guys — Cape Coral’s Trusted Lanai Repair & Restoration Experts When it comes to hiring someone to work on your home — whether it’s your lanai, pool cage, or screen enclosure — choosing the right company makes all the difference. Your home is your biggest investment, and you deserve to work with professionals who treat it with care, respect, and integrity. At The Lanai Guys , we take pride in delivering top-quality workmanship and honest service you can count on.
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🐭 Keep Rodents Out of Your Lanai: What Attracts Them and How to Stop Them
Nobody wants to share their lanai with uninvited guests — especially mice or rats. These pests can chew holes through your screens, leave droppings, and cause costly damage. The good news is that most rodent problems can be prevented with a few smart steps and a little awareness about what attracts them in the first place. 🌿 What Attracts Mice and Rats to Your Home or Lanai Florida’s warm weather makes lanais a perfect hiding spot for small animals. Here are some of the bigg
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🦟 Keep the Bugs Out: How to Keep Your Lanai Fresh, Clean, and Bug-Free
If you’ve been spending time in your lanai and noticing more bugs sneaking in, you’re not alone. Florida’s warm weather and humidity make it a paradise — not just for people, but for mosquitoes, ants, and other pests too. The good news is, keeping bugs out of your lanai doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. A few simple cleaning and sealing steps can make a huge difference. 🌿 Step 1: Start With a Deep Clean Bugs love grime, mildew, and organic buildup. Keeping your la
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🔩 Why Rusty Lanai Screws Are a Bigger Problem Than You Think
If you’ve noticed rusty screws on your lanai or pool cage, you’re not alone. In Florida’s humid, coastal climate, rust is one of the most common issues homeowners face. It might look like just a little surface discoloration, but rusty lanai screws can quickly lead to much bigger structural problems if ignored. 🌴 Why Rust Happens So Often in Florida Florida’s environment is tough on metal. Between salt air , high humidity , and daily rain exposure , even the best-quality scre
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The Lifespan of a Lanai Screen: When It’s Time for a Refresh
If you’ve lived in Florida long enough, you know how much your lanai or pool cage goes through. Between the intense sun, salt air, wind, and humidity, your screens are constantly under stress. But how long do lanai screens really last — and what are the signs that it’s time to replace them? Average Lifespan of a Lanai Screen Most standard fiberglass lanai screens last 7 to 10 years under normal Florida conditions. High-quality screens, like polyester or super screen material
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