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Most people appreciate the growth of their communities, but one of the side effects of most cities in the sun belt is dealing with “sprawl.” Back in the 70s and 80s, people flocked to cities in the southeast, and suburban areas experienced unprecedented growth. Unfortunately, many “city centers” suffered as residents began seeking out quieter places to live and raise their children. This phenomenon led to the rise of “strip malls” lining the major roads through most communities.

The experience of owning a home is both rewarding and challenging. There’s nothing quite like finding that perfect home after a lengthy search, and getting handed the keys for the very first time. But after a few years, your family gets settled in (and maybe grows a little), and you start to think about ways to make your home a little more comfortable. Whether it’s a simple DIY project, or something a bit more ambitious, it’s important to select upgrades that will get you maximum “bang for your buck!”

As our cities and small towns continue to develop, the “strip mall” has become a familiar sight. The days of the covered shopping mall are all but over, and small businesses now frequently huddle together around or between big box retailers. That’s why it’s so important to determine effective ways to get the attention of prospective customers, and provide them a “call to action” that will get them through your front door!

If your business is located near a highway or on a busy street, chances are good that thousands of vehicles drive past it each day. Some are commuters heading to and from work, some are people shopping or running errands, and some are just bored and going out for a drive. Whatever the case, if you want to grow your business, you need to provide those drivers an incentive to pull into your parking lot and walk through your front door.

At Maple Leaf Awning & Canvas, we take a lot of pride in building custom canvas awnings and canopies to order. Whether you’re looking for a traditional awning, a quarter round awning, a concave awning, a dome awning, or an entrance canopy, you’re only limited by your own imagination. All of our canvas awnings are locally manufactured from high quality Sunbrella fabric, and you can even browse through all the available colors and patterns from a link on our home page.