Lakeside Living at it's Finest

Lakeside homes are one of the perks of living in the Chicagoland and southern Wisconsin area. From Lake Michigan to Lake Geneva, and the Chain of Lakes in between, this is the perfect place to enjoy all the benefits of lakeside living. If you live on or near one of the hundreds of lakes that make this area unique, you know how important it is to make the most of being  near the water, enjoying your ability to go swimming, fishing, or to simply relax from your home and enjoy the view.  

In order to fully reap the benefits of a lake house, Phantom Screens are the perfect solution to make your home the personal retreat you desire. Once installed, they help block the mosquitoes and insects that are common in this area. They also provide shade for you when the sun gets too strong reflecting off the lake’s water.

 

 

We offer manual and motorized retractable screens that blend seamlessly with the look and feel of your home. These screens extend to protect you when needed and retract out of sight when not in use. To learn more about these and other solutions we can incorporate into your home, contact us today!

The Benefits of a Legacy Retractable Screen

Who doesn’t want to leave their doors open on a sunny day, letting the fresh air sweep away the winter blues?  Phantom’s Legacy retractable screen is the perfect application to welcome the breeze into your home without welcoming the bugs in at the same time.

The Legacy’s latch and release handle is a one-of-a-kind system that automatically latches the screen in the closed position when in use, keeping the screen secure from opening in windy conditions. And like all Phantom products, the Legacy screen retracts out of sight when not in use, blending seamlessly with your door application.

Custom made and professionally installed, the Legacy is ideal for a wide range of door styles, including:

• Double-French doors
• Sliding patio doors
• Single out-swing/in-swing doors
• Oversized doors

Contact our office to learn more or to request a free estimate.

Midwest Screens Partners with 360 W Hubbard

We are pleased to announce that Midwest Screens has been chosen to provide Phantom Retractable Screens for Hubbard Place, the River North neighborhood’s newest luxury rental residences. Still in construction and towering 43 stories tall, residents will now be able to fully enjoy all a Chicago high rise view has to offer.

 

 

Happy Memorial Day Weekend

From all of us at Midwest Screens, have a blessed Memorial Day with family and friends. Thank you to all the service men and women who have sacrificed their time with family and their lives to keep us safe.

Thinking Spring?

 

That's right, during a bone-chilling week and the first day of Spring in Chicago we have warmer weather on our minds.  The thought of warm breezes, the sounds of songbirds arriving and the smell of fresh flowers blooming awakens the slumbering senses that winter swept away and it couldn't come soon enough for any of us.  Our loyal Phantom Screens customers already place a high value on opening their home to those inviting sounds and smells that a new season has to offer. Now is the time to start thinking about caring for your current Phantom Screen or perhaps adding one to your home. Visit our photo gallery on our website to see areas around your home that can open up your living space to the wonderful Spring season.  Also, check out our Spring service special below and Happy Spring from all of us at Midwest Screens!

Print this blog for $10 off our normal re-screen service!

Regular price $135 which includes new mesh, remove, clean and re-install the Phantom Screen and a fresh can of Phantom Silicone Spray!

Why Should I Use Retractable Screens?

As we wait for the snow to melt and warm weather to fill our days, you may be thinking ahead on how you can make the most of fresh air and nature from the comfort of your home. Maybe you’re tired of your fixed screens and the tacky or dirty look they inevitably bring to your doors and windows.

If you’ve been contemplating getting new screens and wondering if retractable screens are the right choice for you, we encourage you to visit Phantom Screen website. You will find helpful answers to our most frequently asked questions, including: we have really severe winters here – will my screens still work; are retractable screens Eco-friendly; and will retractable screens add value to my home?

For these answers, and the answers to other questions, click here.

To find out more how we can help you with all your retractable screen needs, click here.

Introducing Prestige by Phantom

We are excited to provide Phantom Prestige retractable screens for custom wood windows. Phantom Prestige retractable screens blend seamlessly with the interior finish and profile of your custom wood windows and disappear out of sight when not needed. Mounted inside the window frame, they are available in seven wood species, as well as being stainable, to ensure a perfect match. Phantom Prestige screens slide vertically from the top and are easily operated by the ergonomic handle to pull the screen into place.