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October Is Child Safety Month

October Is Child Safety Month

October is Child Safety Month, so there is no better time to check out your home for potential safety hazards.  Whether you have children living in your home full-time, or you are grandparents or caregivers who only occasionally have children visiting, ensuring your home is safe for the little ones will put your mind atContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Window Treatments for Sliding Patio Doors

Window Treatments for Sliding Patio Doors

Sliding patio doors are notoriously difficult when it comes to window treatments.  Clients ask me for new options all the time and, thankfully, there are several window treatment options that will help you control the light and privacy at your sliding patio door.Continue Reading

Pros and Cons of Woven Wood Shades

Pros and Cons of Woven Wood Shades

The use of texture in home interior design has been extremely popular over the past several years, with the use of natural materials up sharply, as well.  Woven wood or grass shades can be found everywhere – in traditional homes and contemporary settings.  Read on to find out the good, the bad and the uglyContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Find Window Treatments On Your i-Pad

Find Window Treatments On Your i-Pad

If you have an i-Pad, you may be interested in a new app available from the folks at Hunter Douglas – The Art of Window Dressing. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Window Treatments for High Windows

Before and After: Window Treatments for High Windows

If you have really tall windows, you may be at a loss for how to add decorative window treatments to them.  Perhaps these before and after photos will give you some inspiration for your own home. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Pros and Cons of Honeycomb Shades

Pros and Cons of Honeycomb Shades

Honeycomb shades (also called cellular shades) are the workhorse of window treatments.  They offer privacy, insulation and light control for any window.  But, are they the right product for your home? Pin ItContinue Reading

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What is ‘R-Value?’

What is ‘R-Value?’

If you have ever shopped for insulation, windows or doors, you may have heard the term ‘R-value.’  Did you know that your window treatments also have an R-value? Pin ItContinue Reading

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What is the ‘Stack’ of a Window Treatment?

What is the ‘Stack’ of a Window Treatment?

Have you ever heard the term “stack” in reference to a window treatment?  Read more to find out what exactly this term means. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Pros and Cons of Screen Shades

Pros and Cons of Screen Shades

Screen shades have been used for years in commercial spaces such as restaurants and office buildings.  Their sleek, modern look makes them perfect for those environments.  Over the past several years, however, these shades have become popular for residential spaces, too.  Will they work in your home? Pin ItContinue Reading

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The Pros and Cons of Wood Blinds

The Pros and Cons of Wood Blinds

Wood blinds add architecture and style to nearly any window.  While they can be a great option in many cases, they are not the best solution in every room.  Following are the pros and cons of using wood blinds in your home. Pin ItContinue Reading

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