For many Cape businesses, shrinking into indoor-only operations during the winter is just the way it has always been done. But in today’s economy, losing that square footage for five months of the year is a cost that is becoming harder to justify. There is a solution that doesn’t involve expensive construction or permanent renovations: Custom Vinyl Enclosures by Ocean Tailors.

While birds are looking for a safe, dry place to raise a family or hide from the winter wind, your awning is not the place for them. Nesting birds can cause significant, permanent damage to your investment.

Don’t Leave Your Porch Exposed: The Importance of Winterizing Outdoor Spaces on Cape Cod

Why You Need to Schedule Your Takedown Before the First Snow

Reclaim Your Outdoor Space for the Holidays

The Holiday Upgrade: Elevate Your Home’s Comfort with Custom Cushions

If your patio furniture, outdoor kitchen, or expensive grill is near the coast—which, on Cape Cod, means virtually everywhere—it faces a unique and powerful enemy: coastal salt spray. Salt air is highly corrosive, accelerating the decay of metal frames, fading of fabrics, and deterioration of finishes far faster than inland elements. That beautiful outdoor dining set you invested in needs superior protection, and that protection starts with a proper cover.

For Cape Cod residents and business owners, the seasonal rotation of awnings is a critical, yet often daunting, rite of passage. Awnings are an essential part of the coastal aesthetic—providing shade for summer diners, reducing energy costs for homeowners, and adding curb appeal to historic storefronts.

If you live on Cape Cod, you know the feeling: the summer rush is over, the tourists thin out, and the air becomes crisp and glorious. These shoulder seasons—the golden glow of fall and the fresh burst of spring—are arguably the best times to enjoy the quiet, natural beauty of the Cape.

As the crisp fall air begins to set in, it's the perfect time to ensure your retractable awnings are well-maintained after a busy season

Choosing a retractable awning can transform your outdoor space, but the key to maximizing its benefits lies in professional installation.

Retractable Awning Valance Mildews & Don’ts Do recognize when mildew and mold appear on your fabrics Don’t ignore it; mold and mildew...

This is a common question home & business owners ask themselves. Here are some pros and cons for consideration. Umbrellas: Can be a low...

Heavy Cleaning for Stubborn Stains and Mildew Sunbrella fabrics do not promote mildew growth, however, mildew may grow on dirt and other...

It can. Change the fabric color, choose a new solid or stripe or a new valance style. You should hire a professional to replace the...

Open Air Cabanas are freestanding, attractive and strong. Choose from hundreds of beautiful fabrics and 7 frame colors. No floor needed....

The valance plus is an optional mesh roll down drop valance. This 4' valance is great for extra shade on western exposures when the sun...

Absolutely! Most retractable awnings on Cape Cod are mounted on the roof. This gives you plenty of headroom under your awning and allows...

The small 8" free-hanging piece of fabric on your retractable awning can be removed and replaced, or washed and re-installed. Ask us if...