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Are Window Treatments Included With The Sale Of A Home

Not sure if you want to add those custom shutters to your home? Shopping for homes and wondering if the window blinds you see come with the home? While window coverings weren't always included in a home's sale, that's changed in recent years. As a general […]

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Going Green With Your Window Treatment Choices 

Choosing between custom shutters, draperies, shades, and blinds is about marrying the right combination of form and function. Your window treatments should work for you while looking good, and for modern-day homeowners, they should also be eco-friendly. Homeowners want window dressings that produce some green aspect […]

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Top 3 Tips For Choosing The Right Window Blinds For Your Home 

Choosing custom shutters, blinds, shades, or draperies for your home makes good sense. The quality results will give you and your family years of outstanding service and increase your home's property value. However, the key is making sure you choose something you'll love for years to […]

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Stay Cool Without Blasting the A/C

WITH A FEW SIMPLE TIPS, YOU CAN STAY COMFORTABLE ALL SUMMER LONG. On a hot summer day, it can be tempting to crank the A/C on high. But besides racking up your energy bills, high energy use contributes to global warming.  So, before you reach for that […]

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Add Some Smarts to Your Shades

TAKE COMFORT TO A NEW LEVEL WITH HASSLE-FREE CONTROL That’s right—smart shades. And just like the array of other smart home products available, smart shades help add convenience to your day to day by giving you key benefits you wouldn’t get otherwise. Here’s a look at each. Effortless […]

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Boost Your Home Value

SOME HOME IMPROVEMENTS PAY OFF MUCH BETTER THAN OTHERS. If you’re considering any type of home improvement, budget is probably one of your biggest concerns. To help you decide where to focus your efforts, here are the projects most likely to increase the value of your home: Kitchen/bath […]

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Maximizing Light with Window Treatments

LET (MORE OF) THE SUN SHINE IN Natural light is nature’s cure-all, serving as an energizing mood booster and stress reducer. Plus, it brightens interiors better than any light bulb. And while natural light is definitely welcome indoors all year long, it’s most appreciated during winter’s shorter days. […]

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Transform a Space with Texture

TAKE ANY ROOM TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH THESE EASY TIPS Like the way a room looks overall, but feel like it’s missing a little something that you can’t quite put your finger on? The missing piece might be texture. Texture is key to adding dimension, visual interest and, […]

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When to Replace Your Window Treatments

FOUR SIGNS IT’S TIME FOR A REFRESH You’ve decided to refresh your bedroom or living room, and you’re working on a plan—paint colors, light fixtures and a couple of pieces of new wall art. That begs the question: Should you stick with your current window treatments? From a […]

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Inside- vs. Outside-Mounted Window Treatments

A QUICK LOOK AT THE BENEFITS OF EACH When it comes to new blinds or shades, in addition to choosing a style and color, you’ll also need to consider whether you want to mount your window treatments inside or outside the frame. With an inside mount, you’ll install […]

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How to Create a Multi-Functional Room

WELL-DESIGNED ROOMS OFFER FLEXIBILITY AND COMFORT Whether you are working with an open floor plan, optimizing a smaller space or just spending more time at home, multi-functional rooms can provide the flexibility you need while still offering a clean, streamlined design. EVALUATE THE USE OF YOUR SPACE Start by […]

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Combining Shades and Drapes

DOUBLE UP—AND TAKE YOUR WINDOWS TO NEW HEIGHTS Pairing shades and drapes can add drama and dimension to a room, while providing flexible light control and adding more insulation at the window. And the sky’s the limit when it comes to pairing these window treatments—you don’t need to […]

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Window Treatments for Patio and Sliding-Glass Doors

DRESS UP THESE LARGE EXPANSES OF GLASS—WITH BLINDS AND SHADES THAT DO MORE THAN SIMPLY LOOK GOOD Why leave patio or sliding-glass doors bare, when you can add window treatments? Doing so gives you a trifecta of benefits: you can manage natural light, create privacy when you […]

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Maximizing Kitchen Storage1

SEVEN QUICK DIY IDEAS TO SQUEEZE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR SPACE No matter what size your kitchen, the more storage space you have, the better organized you’ll be, whether you’re whipping up a gourmet dinner or simply making a grilled ham and cheese sandwich. And scoring extra […]

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Five Tips for Styling Shelves

NO-FAIL TRICKS FOR AN INSTANT REFRESH One easy way to transform a room? Mix things up on your shelves. Whether you have built-ins or standalone bookcases, well-curated arrangements add interest and personality to a room, elevating your space. Styling shelves doesn’t mean you need to purchase anything new—just […]

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