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Retractable awnings are great for protection from harmful UV rays and bad weather. When retracted for the full outdoor experience you can enjoy the best of both worlds. However, there are drawbacks you should know about. Depending on the location of your deck or patio harmful rays are most damaging at least 1/3 to 1/2 of the day. If your deck faces westward it (and you) get the harshest rays. Even to the point that your patio area is basically unusable because of the discomfort of the heat that is generated. The other consideration homeowners excited about their new outdoor area often forget is the effect of the sun's harmful rays on their patio furniture and any floor coverings. Without cover patio furniture suffers more rapid deterioration from the continuous cycle of rain and drying effects.  That's why the number one advantage of retractable awnings is sun protection.  It protects you and your family so that  you can enjoy your outdoor space more oft...

The founding fathers  checks and balance philosophy of our new nation took on its full force during the first term of Senator William Maclay.  He took on none other than President George Washington in what he saw was the ever expanding power of the Executive Branch. Before he became one of the first class of new senators in the initial two year term in our new nation, Senator Maclay was a soldier, lawyer,  surveyor, state legislator and judge. Senator Maclay was a fervent supporter of the constitution in 1787.  But it is he along with Senator James Madison that were among the first to speak loudly against the actions of the new national government. He was convicted that President Washington was unconstitutionally taking the powers of the executive branch too far beyond the powers of the states. Besides the records of Senatorial debates Maclay also was devoted to his own private congressional journal.  This is invaluable for historians to gain insight on...