Energy Efficiency

From a decorator’s standpoint, one of the major ways to tie the look of a room together is through the creative use of window treatments. The type of coverings to put over windows, sliding glass doors, and other openings is often an afterthought, and once installed, may stay there for years.

Window treatments are not only decorative, they can also help make your home more energy efficient by keeping in the heat during the cold winter months and repelling the sun in the summer. Isn’t saving money what it’s all about?

Take a walk around your home and make note of what is currently on your windows.

Do you have curtains, drapes, shades, or shutters?

What type of construction are they?

From what direction does the sun shine into your windows?

These are all factors to take into consideration when choosing windows coverings.

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Wood Blinds

Maybe you’ve bought a house before and as you’re moving in, you realize your bedroom window looks directly into your neighbor’s family room. Or maybe you’re trying to sell your now empty house and can’t figure out why potential buyers don’t see the same beauty in it that you remember.

Whether you’re buying, selling or just living in a home, you should realize the importance of the function and the importance of the form of your home’s window treatments.

Simply covering a window is not enough.

Your window treatments should be able to be opened or closed at the home owner’s whim and also fit the overall design theme and color of the room the window is in.

Whether you seek out the cheapest options available or you look for designer decor, keeping these few things in mind will help make your window treatments and you home more livable.

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Home Maintenance

Spring is here and it’s time to do some spring cleaning!

The home is more than your nest - it’s your nest egg. With as much money as people use to buy a house it’s surprising how many will not make one time a year to completely clean and maintain their investments.

Maintenance is a hassle, but the end result is a savings of thousands of dollars, as the little repairs prevent big problems.

Clear out one full weekend and use these top ten, most important repairs to get going on your spring cleaning at home.

By doing this you will save yourself time and money in the long run, and you will feel great about the productive use of your time.

Top 10 Home Maintenance Tips

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Window Shades

Window shades are a good, lower cost option for covering windows than traditional blinds or curtains.

Window shades can be made from a variety of fabrics or materials from a light, breathable cotton, to a heavier reedy bamboo. Window shades can serve a wide variety of purposes; from keeping out harmful ultraviolet rays and heat, to allowing some privacy and light control for the interior of your home.

Why Choose Window Shades

Many customers choose window shades over other window coverings because of their versatility. If used underneath other window treatments such as decorative drapes or valances, they can be drawn up completely so as to not be visible at all, allowing natural sunlight, as well as heat into a home.

They also often cost far less than other types of window coverings, such as wood blinds, or heavy draperies.

They are easy to install, and simple to use, and offer people a great deal of versatility when it comes to decor.

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