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## [Blinds 101](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/blinds-101)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   May 22, 2018

![2-Inch-Stained-Wood-Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/hs-fs/hubfs/2-Inch-Stained-Wood-Blinds-2.jpg?width=300&name=2-Inch-Stained-Wood-Blinds-2.jpg)The number of window treatments available can be overwhelming. If you are in search of a window treatment that is both functional and attractive, blinds could be the answer you are looking for. However, you will also be faced with a wide variety of styles and materials to choose that could seem overwhelming. Here is a primer on what you should know when choosing a blind type for your windows or even doors in your home:

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## [Improve Home Efficiency by Improving Window Efficiency](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/improve-home-efficiency-by-improving-window-efficiency)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   February 28, 2018

![home efficiency, window treatment, efficient home](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/hs-fs/hubfs/abbfeb2-1.jpg?width=332&name=abbfeb2-1.jpg "Energy efficient window treatments can help lower energy costs.")

 

Would you tolerate an open hole in the side of your house? Without energy efficient windows, your home is nearly as exposed as it would be with a gaping hole. Of all the parts of your house, windows are among the most vulnerable to heat transfer; this can mean shelling out much more in energy bills. By investing in window efficiency, you can seal your abode off from the outside world, ensuring sustainability and affordability for the long haul.

 

 

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## [Why Shopping with All About Blinds Is Better than Alternatives](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/why-shopping-with-all-about-blinds-is-better-than-alternatives)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   November 8, 2017

**![Stained-Wood-Shutters, blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Stained-Wood-Shutters-2.jpg?width=320&name=Stained-Wood-Shutters-2.jpg)**The rise of online shopping has made decorating our homes easier than ever! We have a tremendous variety of options right at our fingertips, and we don’t need to leave home to acquire the decor that catches our eye. Even when it’s three in the morning, we can indulge our most spontaneous designer whimsies while wearing our favorite pajamas.

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## [Why Should You Buy Window Treatments from a Local Specialist?](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/why-should-you-buy-window-treatments-from-a-local-specialist)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   September 28, 2017

![local specialists, window treatment](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/hs-fs/hubfs/bigstock-Man-marking-off-window-frame-a-184662958.jpg?width=323&name=bigstock-Man-marking-off-window-frame-a-184662958.jpg "Choosing the perfect window treatments for your home can be tricky, which is why it's best to work with an expert.")Choosing the right window treatments for your needs can be a daunting proposition. Even deciding between stylish, minimalist shades or more traditional blinds can be difficult, let alone narrowing down the details from a huge array of selections within those options. You have to consider both form and function, as your window coverings don’t just serve a practical purpose, they also set the atmosphere for the entire room.

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## [5 Pets Who Wish You Would Switch to Motorized Shades](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/5-pets-who-wish-you-would-switch-to-motorized-shades)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   August 14, 2017

[Numerous benefits](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/benefits-of-switching-to-motorization) can arise from switching to motorized window shades, and these well-intentioned pets are learning that the hard way (*Note: No pets were harmed in the writing of this blog):

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