Screens, Sun, and Summertime Shenanigans: A Homeowner’s Survival Guide

Ahhh, summer in Florida. The sun is shining, the grills are sizzling, and unfortunately… so are the mosquitoes. But before you retreat indoors like a hostage negotiating with flying pests, let’s talk about how your home can keep you cool, protected, and mosquito-bite-free with a little help from the unsung heroes of the season: screens, windows, and doors.

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Your Screens Are Not Invincible...Sorry!

Let’s get this out of the way: if your screen has a hole big enough to fit a lizard through, it’s time for a replacement. Florida insects are not shy. That little tear? It’s basically an invitation that reads: “Open bar—bug juice included!”

Pro Tip: Check your window and patio screens for small tears or loose edges. A simple patch now can save your backyard barbecue later.

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Impact Windows: Not Just for Hurricanes Anymore

Sure, impact windows are a fortress against storms, but did you know they also keep out UV rays and reduce cooling costs? That’s right—less sun damage to your furniture and fewer awkward sweat stains on your sofa.

Bonus Tip: Impact glass muffles outside noise too. So while your neighbors are throwing that 4th of July party, you can still nap in peace.

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Door Drama? Shut It Down.

Nothing ruins the vibe like a front door that squeaks, doesn’t shut right, or makes you feel like you’re living in a haunted house.

What You Can Do:

• Tighten hardware.

• Replace worn weather stripping.

• And please—if it slams like a toddler throwing a tantrum, call us. We fix that.

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Keep it Cool Without the Meltdown

Your AC is working overtime in the summer. Give it a break by ensuring your windows and doors are properly sealed.

Easy Test: Light a candle. No, not for ambiance—for science. Hold it near your window or door. If the flame flickers, air is escaping. And if air can get out, guess what else can get in? (Hint: bugs, heat, higher electric bills.)

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Pro Move: Schedule a Mid-Summer Tune-Up

Like your car, your home needs regular maintenance. Don’t wait until your screen door falls off or you’ve been dive-bombed by a palmetto bug during dinner.

We offer professional inspections and repairs that help keep your home secure, sealed, and serene. Bonus: we actually show up when we say we will. Revolutionary, we know.

Summer doesn’t have to be a fight against nature. With the right screens, windows, and doors—and a little help from B. Professional—you can spend more time enjoying the sunshine and less time swatting flies.

Because at B. Professional, it’s not just in the name—it’s in the way we show up.