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## [Enhance Safety at Home with Window Treatments](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/enhance-safety-at-home-with-window-treatments)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   October 17, 2017

![home safety, window treatments](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/hs-fs/hubfs/bigstock-Room-white-blinds-catching-the-114634805.jpg?width=342&name=bigstock-Room-white-blinds-catching-the-114634805.jpg "Window cords are an oft-overlooked danger inside the home.")Children are wonderful, but we all know that they find their way into *everything*. Many parents have a collection of both amusing and terrifying stories about times when their children have ended up in precarious positions they shouldn’t have. Childproofing is a process that never truly ends, only evolves as kids find new ways to create trouble.

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 Topics: [window cord safety](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/topic/window-cord-safety), [Window coverings](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/topic/window-coverings), [Motorized Window Shades](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/topic/motorized-window-shades), [Cordless Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/topic/cordless-blinds)

## [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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## [5 Signs you need new Window Treatments](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/5-signs-you-need-new-window-treatment)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   June 20, 2017

 ![window shades](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/hs-fs/hubfs/bigstock-Home-blinds-window-shades-woma-282129097.jpg?width=300&name=bigstock-Home-blinds-window-shades-woma-282129097.jpg)Over the years, your blinds and shades can take a beating from sun exposure, broken hardware, damaged materials, children, pets and normal wear-and-tear. Although blinds and shades are a durable choice for your windows,

daily use can impact their appearance and operation. Here are 5 important signs that replacing window treatment is a good option for you.

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## [Update Window Coverings for Safety, Retrofit Your Home](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/update-window-coverings-for-safety-retrofit-your-home)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   August 30, 2016

![safer window covering](http://media.salon.com/2015/05/shutterstock_176304086.jpg "Little ones love playing with anything they can get their hands on (including window cords)")Many older window treatments use simple, manual cords and pulls to allow you to raise and lower them. While these cords are functional, they can be unsafe if you have small children in your home. They may even be problematic for some rambunctious pets like puppies and kittens.

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 Topics: [window cord safety](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/topic/window-cord-safety), [Window coverings](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/topic/window-coverings), [Motorized Window Shades](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/topic/motorized-window-shades)

## [National Window Cord Safety Month Seeks to Prevent Hidden Danger](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/national-window-cord-safety-month-seeks-to-prevent-hidden-danger)

 Posted by [All About Blinds](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/author/all-about-blinds)   |   October 27, 2015

![national window cord safety month](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/hs-fs/hubfs/national%20window%20cord%20safety%20month.jpg?width=225&name=national%20window%20cord%20safety%20month.jpg)

Beautiful window coverings lend a touch of elegance to any home. They can accentuate the colors found within decor, complement carefully chosen shades of paint, and create texture and motion for additional aesthetic appeal. But your window treatments can also pose a serious danger to children who live in or visit your home. This is why being aware of window cord safety is important.

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 Topics: [Window Treatments](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/topic/window-treatments), [window cord safety](https://blog.allaboutblinds.net/topic/window-cord-safety)

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