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What area of the home offers the best of inside and outside living, with no downside except for the need for occasional cleaning and maintenance?

The answer: a screened-in porch.

No matter how small it may be, a porch lets you live large.

Few home experiences approach paradise quite like an afternoon curled up in a wicker rocker, reading a good book, or an evening of al fresco entertaining with your favorite folks.

But if you think of a screened-in porch as just a home add-on, you might not be thinking big enough.

Top-rated contractors who provide outdoor living solutions say porches increasingly are becoming a focal point in many homes.

They tell our consumer services research team that porches are trending larger and more luxurious, with high-end features like well-appointed outdoor kitchens and massive stone fireplaces. Other trends include eye-catching ceilings and floors. Flooring options range from tile to tongue-in-groove hardwood. Ceilings may be finished in an open-rafter style or with wood planking.

If you're presently porchless but crave the experience of listening to the patter of a summer shower from the cozy comfort of an Adirondack chair, be aware that adding a porch will cost from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the size and style.

Meanwhile, if you have a porch but haven't yet prepared it for the season, you may need to expend a little sweat to be sure it remains a no-swat zone.

Take time to inspect the structure and screens. Consider hiring a well-reviewed handyman to re-stain the wood or repair screening. Our team found that a handyman is likely to charge $50 to $100 to replace damaged screens.

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Milltown, WI (PRWEB) May 24, 2014

Greatmats, an online manufacturer and distributor of specialty flooring products, has introduced the StayLock Perforated Tile. Designed as an outdoor tile for wet areas, it is also made for use on patios, decks, rooftops, and outdoor playgrounds.

StayLock Perforated Tiles are 12" x 12" and 9/16" thick. They are made of a flexible, soft PVC. This allows the tiles to be used in areas such as spa surrounds or pool decks because they are soft underfoot. Because they are on a rounded foot system, the surface of the tile is "floating" above the sub-surface. This means the tiles can sit directly atop a fragile roofing membrane without damaging it. It also creates and ergonomically-friendly flooring that is easy to stand on and provides fatigue relief.

StayLock Perforated Tiles are waterproof and UV treated so they will not fade in the sun. They have a 20" fall-height-rating. This means they add an extra layer of protection for kids in a playground setting. The tiles are made to lay over any hard, flat surface but they can also lie directly over grass or dirt if a landscape fabric or other barrier is in place to keep grass and weeds from growing up through the tiles. About Greatmats:

Headquartered in Milltown, WI, Greatmats is a leading online dealer of residential and commercial specialty flooring options. Greatmats is 100% solar powered and has been named one of Inc magazines top 500 fastest growing sites three years in a row. They hold a Triple-A rating with the Better Business Bureau. For further information, contact Greatmats at 877-822-6622 or visit http://www.greatmats.com.

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Orlando, Fla. (PRWEB) May 24, 2014

With a synchronized countdown from 19 (to mark the number of years since the introduction of Summer Bay Resort in 1995,) the EXPLORIA RESORTS brand was officially launched with a release of balloons featuring the new brand's website http://www.ExploriaResorts.com and hash tag: #exploriaresorts.

Along with the other Tennessee and Missouri-based properties in the current portfolio, Summer Bay Resort has been re-branded to Summer Bay Orlando, By EXPLORIA RESORTS. We will continue to introduce exciting new destinations into the portfolio of existing resorts as we are prepare to launch a new member Club product to be introduced by fall, 2014 commented Paul Caldwell. Appointed CEO in October of 2012, Caldwell has served the organization for the past 19 years. Now at the helm of EXPLORIA RESORTS, Caldwell is supported by the leadership team including Juan Barillas, Executive VP/COO; Mary Kay Racher, Developer Controller; Santiago Creus, Director, Business Development; Santa Barillas, Director, Sales; Karen Kraftchick, Director Club Operations; Phil Brewer, Director Marketing; Bill Edmonds, Director, Financial Services & Compliance; Pat Cox, HOA Controller; Mario Plasencia, Director, Resort Operations; Celina Hallman, Director, HR; Martin R. Kandel, Director, Strategic Projects; Edison Perez, Director, Corporate Training and 500+ additional hospitality professionals based in the corporate headquarters located in Orlando, FL. With this leadership team in place, and with a strong foundation of line and management employees whose average length of tenure is over 10 years, EXPLORIA RESORTS is soundly positioned for continued growth and future expansion.

This news follows announcements made earlier this year for major renovation and product development plans now underway. These plans include:

Renovation of Summer Bay Orlando A 2-year renovation project - the largest renovation project of its kind to date at Summer Bay Orlando - is scheduled for completion in 2015. All 500+ units will be completely refurbished. Renovations and refurbishments include flooring, furnishings, lighting, kitchen appliances and countertops, bedding, accessories and bath upgrades.

Adventure Park scheduled to open in summer of 2014 The latest family vacation experience to be added to the Summer Bay Orlando resprt lineup is Buccaneer Bay Adventure Park, a pirate themed outdoor adventure park featuring family-friendly experiences including a floating dock with bumper boats, a rock climbing wall, zip lines, bungee jumping, a Wipe-Out style inflatable zone, a food & beverage outlet, shaded seating, and an integrated Kids Interactive Water Playground.

Activities Center- scheduled to open in April of 2015 As part of the resort renovations and continued growth, a new state-of-the-art, 10,000 sq. ft. Activities Center is planned to provide activity, gathering and entertainment spaces for every member of vacationing families.

Features will include:

New Luxury Condo Building - scheduled to open in spring of 2015 Features of this new, 6-story luxury high-rise condo building will include:

Also now underway are two new 3-bedroom houses scheduled to open in early fall of 2014. These additions will add to the existing 25 houses which each feature private entry, garage, screened in patio with heated swimming pool and spacious floor plans.

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