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How To Clean Plantation Shutters
Many home owners love to remodel the look of their homes and that look also includes the window coverings. Plantation shutters are a beautiful choice and they can highlight the style of the room that they are in. However, to keep them looking pretty they must be cleaned properly and frequently.
Posted in October 2019 by Rick DuJardin
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How to Fix Plantation Shutters
Plantation Shutters are not just a product, but an investment. Shutters last decades if well-cared for and can increase the value of a home. The main parts of a shutter panel are the top rail, mid-rail, bottom rail, louvers, which allow as much light as you want, a stile on each side and tilt rods in the center of the louvers. Usually, when shutters are damaged, the injury is fixable. This guide will show some situations and how to fix it. Depending on how severe the damage is, you can fix your shutters yourself.
Posted in September 2019 by Rick DuJardin
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How to Shorten Window Blinds
Window Blinds are a commodity that most people own or have owned. You move to a new house and your old windows were longer than the new ones. You bought new blinds and mistakenly got them too long. If you notice that your blinds are bunched up at window sill, you bought blinds that are too long for your window. Most people ignore this. To create a more aesthetically pleasing look with your blinds takes very little time. Wooden, vinyl or plastic horizontal window blinds can be shortened to fit your window frames. The only tools that will be required are a sharp pair of scissors, a marker and possibly a small rubber mallet.
Posted in August 2019 by Rick DuJardin
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How to Clean Horizontal Blinds
Cleaning the window blinds around your home is an important task often overlooked. Horizontal blinds quickly collect dust, pet hair, and other kinds of dander which can ruin your view out the window and continue to float in the air around your home. Keeping your blinds clean is simple and it will only take a few minutes to see great results.
Posted in August 2019 by Rick DuJardin
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How Do Top Down Bottom Up Blinds Work
Top Down Bottom Up Blinds are a somewhat newer form than the usual and were created to fulfill some of the benefits that other types of window coverings do not possess. For example, consider the following:
Posted in July 2019 by Rick DuJardin
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Solar Shades Offer Versatile Lighting and Privacy Options
While there are numerous options to choose from when it comes to window coverings, solar shades possess a number of features that curtains, blinds and other types of window coverings are unable to provide. From superior privacy and the ability to block light from outside the home more effectively to unique and eye-catching designs able to compliment a wider range of surroundings, a solar shade can often be the best option for window treatments. Learning more about what makes these shades unique can allow home and property owners to more easily find and select window coverings that may be better suited to their needs.
Posted in July 2019 by Rick DuJardin
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Window Shades, Blinds and Coverings That Won't Damage Walls
Shades and blinds that make it easier to control interior light levels have an important role to play. Too much or too little natural light can make it all but impossible to create a more comfortable environment. While there are no shortage of hardware options available, renters are often limited to only those window coverings that can be mounted without causing harm to the walls, surfaces or surroundings. From tension rods to temporary hooks, there are plenty of ways that rental tenants may be able to cover their windows without having to worry about their security deposit.
Posted in June 2019 by Taylor DuJardin
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Window Treatments: A Few Key Things to Remember
When decorating an interior space, finding the right window treatment for a room can be daunting. Tasks like finding the right size, color or type of window treatments needed to achieve the look you're after can be down right mind boggling! But, it doesn't have to be. Using the tips covered here can make achieving the look you imagined for your space easy as 1 2 3!
Posted in June 2019 by Taylor DuJardin
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Stylish Window Treatment Ideas
Windows are a great addition to the interior décor and style of your home. How you choose to dress them plays a huge role in your interior décor and how it complements the rest of your house. Many looks are available for you to style your window and protect it. For individuals that live in isolated and wooded areas, you can leave them uncovered for a modern, sleek look. This, however, is not an option for people that live in busy neighborhoods and close to streets.
Posted in May 2019 by Taylor DuJardin
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Tips for Window Treatment Issues
Window treatments are both functional and visual. Curtains function to control light and privacy, and beautiful colors and textures accent the room.
Posted in May 2019 by Taylor DuJardin
