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As you rev up the vacuum and pull out the mop bucket, consider also giving your blinds or shutters a thorough clean. You will reduce the allergens in the air and give your home a clean, polished look. Keep reading for the best ways to keep your blinds and shutters sparkling clean.

Uncommonly shaped windows give a house a unique flair. Whether you look at them from the inside, or wistfully as you pass by on the sidewalk, they catch your attention and hold it. The aesthetic of a lovely cathedral window, or a graceful arched window, can make a home’s individual personality shine. They can also pose a singular challenge when it comes to locating window treatments.

Every home has windows (unless you live in a cave). When it comes to choosing window coverings for them, most homeowners take into account the following: privacy, aesthetic, and light control. Not only do motorized window treatments provide those things, they have the added bonus of being remotely operable and automated with smart home technology.

An abundance of natural lighting is something that many people try to achieve in their homes. However, there are times when too much light or even just a little light at the wrong time can be a problem. Controlling and filtering light can easily be done by choosing the right type of window treatments for the different rooms in your home, especially your bedrooms. Best practice is to mix and match window treatments throughout the home, depending on each room’s function and need. 

Before glass was the norm for window openings, we had shutters. Shutters offered protection from heat in the summer and cold in the winter, as well as privacy. Now that we have advanced window technology like triple-paned glass, shutters are used less for window protection and more for decoration.

Since exterior shutters primarily serve as a design element, they can play a major part when you’re working to boost curb appeal. It’s important to factor in these features when it comes to selecting exterior shutters: Proper sizing, installation, and design. Use this guide to learn more about choosing the right shutters to enhance your home.