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Ways to Save on Energy Costs with Shades and Blinds

Posted by All About Blinds   |   December 27, 2013

save energy with shades and blindsWe strategically place windows in a home for three major reasons: providing views, fresh air, and natural light. Despite the need for this, we also need to consider how helpful or harmful the locations of our windows are for our wallet. Something all Floridians need to know is that windows can account for up to 50 percent of heating and air conditioning costs in a home. One of the great things about the Sunshine State is the beautiful weather, but residents can do a few things to save on energy costs in their homes.

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Topics: Blinds, Window Treatments, Shutters, Shades

Determining if Plantation Shutters are Right for Your Home

Posted by All About Blinds   |   December 4, 2013


plantation shuttersFor numerous individuals, one of their favorite choices in window treatments are plantation shutters. Not only are they extremely versatile, but they tend to be a lot less expensive than other custom made draperies on the market today. In terms of upgrading your home and increasing its value, these window shutters Jacksonville are one of the best ways to do it. They are the only type of window treatments that you can literally finance into the purchase price of your new home. Since they are extremely desirable and tend to stay with the home once it’s sold, this is the perfect opportunity for you to take advantage of these shutters for your home.

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Topics: Window Treatments, Shutters, plantation shutters, Jacksonville Blinds and Shutters, Custom Window Treatments

Tips for Cleaning Window Treatments

Posted by All About Blinds   |   June 10, 2013

Many people find the task of cleaning their window treatments a rather arduous and drudge affair, usually relegating it to the bottom of the list of housekeeping chores. But cleaning your blinds, sheer curtains, shades and drapes should not be a task that you avoid until the times when they inevitably get intolerably dirty. With the right know-how of how to go about cleaning your window treatments, you will discover that the chore that you dreaded so much isn’t anywhere nearly as difficult as you previously imagined. 

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Topics: Window Treatments, Tips

Window Shadings

Posted by All About Blinds   |   May 12, 2013

window_shading_roomWindow shades and blinds are an integral part of your home décor and they not only add aesthetic value to your home, but are also hugely functional. They are easier to operate, clean and maintain than regular fabric curtains. They also offer dimmed or diffused lighting which can fill your rooms with a warm glow and not harsh light. They come in horizontal or vertical shadings, and can be rolled up or pushed to the sides like regular curtains. Whether you choose horizontal or vertical shadings, they offer semi-sheer, translucent and light-dimming functions just like regular curtains.

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Topics: News, Window Treatments

Gear Up for Summer with New Window Treatments

Posted by All About Blinds   |   April 10, 2013

A new season of the year often calls for all kinds of new changes for you, your family, and your home. Summer is no exception. This season really encourages people to get in to great shape by changing their diets and exercise routines. It also promotes many positive changes around the house. For example, you might want to consider getting new window treatments, installing a new air conditioning unit, or sprucing up the yard a little bit. The most practical of these three is probably getting new window treatments. However, before you dive headfirst into this decision, there are a few things you should consider.

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Topics: Window Treatments, Tips

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