Custom Car Garage
Retracting Solutions was contracted for this custom retrofit in Spring Lake, NC. The homeowner is a car collector and they wanted the screens so he…
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High Tech Design
Retracting Solutions was contacted by Will Johnson of Will Johnson Building to accommodate his most recent design in Creedmoor NC. A beautiful, large, scenic lot…
A Pool With a View
Like so many homeowners before them, our latest customer was looking to spend more time outdoors, specifically, more time in their backyard with family. They…
Motorized Screens Allow These Homeowners to Enjoy the View!
For most home owners on a golf course, they selected the home because they love golf, or they love the action, people around them, just…
Southern Charm…and Retractable Screens!
Imagine the view from your back patio, the gorgeous landscape, the fresh air, the biting bugs?! That’s right, no one is immune from those nagging…
Why Do Builders Use Retracting Solutions?
We love our custom home builders, and they love working with us! One of our most recent projects with Sound Home Builders was a great…
Adding Custom Designs in the Governor’s Club
When you think of custom-built homes in a beautiful, tranquil setting, the Governors Club Community in Chapel Hill certainly comes to mind. There are a…
The Hamptons
Ahh, summer in The Hamptons! The celebrities, the lounging by the pool, the lazy days basking in luxury and visiting with Martha Stewart. It’s a…
Not Just for Homes
It’s always fun to use the blog to share photos of the many amazing homes we get to work on. But, Retracting Solutions has also…
Cozy Winter to Breezy Spring
Layers. That’s how we have to dress in NC in the winter and spring. It can be 40 degrees in the morning and 70 degrees…
Wrightsville Beach Beauty
This amazing Wrightsville Beach home truly does not need many words to go along with the stunning photos provided here. But, we do want to…
Hidden Screens
In our business, we work on all types of homes and with all types of homeowners, each with their own unique structures and requirements. We…
Lake Life Made Better
We’ve used the blog to brag about the beauty of the state of North Carolina many times. Since our products are designed to help homeowners…
Downtown Designs – Manual vs. Motorized Shades
We’ve had the pleasure of working in the beautiful PNC building in downtown Raleigh, NC before. As we said then, completing projects in these downtown…
Phantom Screens – Case Study
Most all of our blog posts share work we do for homeowners. But commercial properties can make use of Phantom Screens products just as well.…
Quality Products for Quality Builders
In our line of work, we are lucky to work with homeowners, designers, and builders who truly appreciate the high quality of our products and…
Resolution Follow-Up
Last week on the blog we talked about changing your idea of what a new year’s resolution should be. Instead of working on improving yourself,…
New Year, New Living Space
January 1st has come and gone and the celebrations have ended. As you find yourself settling back into a daily routine are you still focused…
Southern Romance Idea House
We hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend with those who mean the most to you. We are winding down our year and are…
Auld Lang Syne
Well folks, 2016 is almost history and all the hopes and anticipation that come along with a fresh new year are starting to take shape.…
The Vinyl Frontier
We have been so excited to share this product from Phantom Screens with you that you could say we’ve been on the “vinyl countdown!” One…
Insta Inspiration
Sometimes social media can be really overwhelming, especially this time of year. As we enter into one of the most festive times of the year,…
Fresh Air All Year Long
Earlier this year, we worked on a home remodel project in the Sedgefield neighborhood in Greensboro, NC. The home was essentially rebuilt by Wolfe Homes.…
Happy Thanksgiving from Our Home to Yours
“Every house where love abides and friendship is a guest, is surely home, and home sweet home for there the heart can rest.” – Author…
A Porch With A View
Has everyone been having an interesting week? We close out this busy week by honoring our country’s veterans on Friday, November 11. At Retracting Solutions,…
Practical French Doors and the Screens That Love Them
We are seeing more and more homes that feature “out-swinging” French doors. Did you know that French doors that swing outward are even required by…
Really? A Highland Castle in Illinois
This week on the blog we are featuring another one of Phantom Screens’ case studies, which offers highlights of some of the most extraordinary homes…
Garage Party Room
Have you been wanting to host a party but you just don’t feel like you have enough space to accommodate everyone? This is especially true…
Raleigh Custom Homes on Parade
For the last two weeks we have been telling you about the 2016 Triangle Parade of Homes, a parade of newly constructed homes featuring the…
Bella Vista Beauty
As we announced last week, Retracting Solutions is proud to be a part of the 2016 annual Triangle Parade of Homes. We want to give…
2016 Triangle Parade of Homes Addresses Announced
Retracting Solutions is proud to be a part of the 2016 annual Triangle Parade of Homes. The parade features brand new homes that feature the…
Time to Tidy Up
With the start of each new season comes a desire to organize, clean, and start fresh. Well, maybe we don’t all have that burning desire,…
Porches and Patios
As we noted in our last blog post, the fall weather in the south is often perfect for making use of porches and patios. Even…
Roaring Gap Retreat
For the first time this year, we can feel just a slight hint of fall in the air. In the first few hours of daylight…
September Shows
The unofficial end of summer has now passed us by. Hopefully everyone enjoyed a long and relaxing Labor Day weekend and is starting September refreshed…
Sweet Home Alabama
We are in North Carolina and wouldn’t have it any other way, but every now and then it is fun to take a look at…
Luxury Living in Golf Course Communities
Golf course community living offers certain amenities and luxuries that other communities do not. For people who choose the prestige of a golf community, being…
Contemporary Capital City Condo
As a North Carolina based company, we are proud of all our state has to offer. For those who love the vibe of a big…
Why Size Matters with Retractable Screens
This week on the blog we are showcasing a beautiful home in Winston-Salem, N.C. which, thanks to Retracting Solutions, now has a versatile indoor to…
Phantom Screens: New American Home 2016
This week we want to share with you photos of this amazing home in Las Vegas. The National Association of Home Builders built this home…
Save The Date: Southern Ideal Home Show
If you have never been to the Southern Ideal Home show, you are missing out! Whether you have a project already planned, are looking for…
Indoor to Outdoor Transitions
This week on the blog we thought it would be interesting to show you how Phantom Screens can enhance another very cool product on the…
Outdoor Privacy On Demand
Let’s face it, we aren’t all Kardashians who want to see and be seen all the time. Most of us are average people who like…
When Nature’s Fly Swatter Just Isn’t Enough
Taking a horse out for a relaxing ride in the fresh air generally means that you and your horse will be the unwitting leaders of…
Four Tips for a Top-Notch Fourth of July
If you do much reading on the Internet, you probably come across a “listicle” at least once a day. You know, lists of things that…
Summer Solstice and Screens
Happy Summer! This week marked the official start of summer with the June Solstice on June 20. How did we celebrate the longest day of…
Tips on Picking the Right Grill
Gas or Charcoal? Freestanding or built-in? Let’s settle this once and for all! For most masters of the grill, there is no compromising; you are…
What Every Man Wants for Father’s Day
It’s June and it’s time to honor the dads in our lives! With Father’s Day coming in less than two weeks, we’ve been thinking about…
A Quiet Sanctuary Away From The City
We want to share this beautiful project from Phantom Screens with you. It’s always interesting to see how the products are used in different homes…
A Porch For All Seasons
Springtime in the South brings with it the weather we dream about all year. Low humidity, sunshine, and perfect temperatures. Those are the months we…
An Easy Path to an Eco-Friendly Home
Eco-friendly. Carbon footprint. Go Green. You probably hear these words frequently and think to yourself that you should look into doing a better job of…
No Need to be Blinded by the Light
Ahhh, sunshine! We all love it and need it, but sometimes it can be really inconvenient. Late on a summer day, you retreat to your…
Screening Historic Windows in Boston
This beautiful historic home in Boston, MA was left to deteriorate for decades. But after years of neglect, it was bought in 2006 and its…
Getting Away From it All
A Log Cabin Retreat with Phantom Screens “Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and…
From Doors to Screens in Seconds Phantom Screens in Action
Last week we showed you how you can enjoy the fresh air with a retractable Phantom Screen while still maintaining the design and beauty of…
How Phantom Screens Preserve the Grandeur of your Entryway
Have you ever stopped to consider how important the look and style of your front door is to the overall appearance of your home? Popular…
2015 Parade of Homes Event
The staff of Retracting Solutions is proud to announce that we are participating in the Parade of Homes in the Raleigh area this year. Our…
Join Us for the Parade of Homes in the Raleigh Area
The staff of Retracting Solutions is proud to announce that we are participating in the Parade of Homes in the Raleigh area this year. Our…
Retracting Solutions Displays in Area Home Shows
In case you haven’t noticed, spring is the time for our North Carolina area Home Shows. The staff of Retracting Solutions are in the middle…
The American Porch: a repository of memories and experiences
The history of the porch in America is a rich and storied tradition that has played a profound role in the country’s cultural landscape, as…
Experience the Perfect Summer!
Homeowners across North Carolina are creating outdoor rooms with Phantom`s retractable screens to let in the breeze but not the bugs. If you have been…