Sliding doors, also known as sliding glass doors, patio doors, and door walls, can pose a window treatment challenge. They’re always very large and let in lots of light, and the options for covering them may not always be the…
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We have so many different kinds of windows in our homes, it can sometimes be confusing which type of blind or shade is best for each window. See today’s letter for some advice on which type of blinds are best…
Esther, Do you make plantation shutters for sliding glass doors (patio doors)? I have seen the kind that open into bifolds on a hinge. Thanks! Carolyn M. Answer… after the jump! Dear Carolyn, Great question. Thanks for bringing up this…
Chris faces a challenging window covering problem, but not an uncommon one. Below, we discuss some of the ways to cover a rather unique trapezoid window. Hello Esther, I’m hoping you can help me with a challenging window problem. As…
Every so often, we feature one of the letters our readers send in. Today’s letter comes from San Diego, from someone who’s trying to give blinds to someone else for good use. Hello Esther, I have blinds I would like…
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When shopping for blinds, shades, shutters and draperies, have you ever felt overwhelmed by the different ways you can now customize your products? As more and more people turn away from standard cut down blinds that don’t allow you to…
How to cover a trapezoid window with a wood blind.
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This customer needs blinds that will block the glare on the television while creating a nice aesthetic effect. See what we recommend.
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I’m thinking of covering a skylight with the Cocoon 3/8″ Single Cell Blackout Skytrack Skylight blind. The skylight is deeply recessed, so what I would be covering is an opening in the flat part of the ceiling. The span is…
Esther, We have recently purchased and installed nine Exterior Sheerweave Solar Shades with cassette valence systems. They are inside mount shades with removable porch screens on the outside. They have inserted metal rods in the bottom hem which is providing…
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