Just like traditional homes, window blinds can be custom-made for houseboats and RV’s. Customization is recommended over ready-made window coverings; they’re more durable, and will fit the size of smaller windows to your specifications. Like other homeowners, RV and boat…
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For most amateur home decorators (read: homeowners) the various options and features can be daunting. If you’re trying to save money, you might be thinking “Why would I want some fancy add-on when I don’t even know what it is…
Q: I have a sliding glass door that I want to cover, but I think vertical blinds are ugly. What are the alternatives? – Brad D., Los Angeles, CA A: Thanks for your question, it comes up a lot. Vertical…
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Get this: Solar Shades increased in popularity nearly 63% from 2007 to 2008. Why is this small category experiencing rapid growth? Because they do a fantastic job of blocking solar heat – energy savings, woohoo! The room will literally cool…
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This is a week of Q&A, it seems like! Your questions have been pouring in, and I’m going to answer as many of them as possible. Many of you asked about home gyms, so on to the problem solving! Q:…
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Q: I need to block the sun from my larger trapezoidal windows approximately 87″ h x 18″ h, long side-short side, with a 72 ‘ width. What can I use and where can I get them? They are in the…
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I don’t mean to generalize here but sometimes you men need help choosing the right window treatments. You don’t mind letting the lady in your life carefully choose each blind and shade. It’s also not uncommon for you bachelors to…
Most people have a least one room in their homes that could stand to be a little larger. In fact, the majority of people believe that some of those rooms are too tiny for stylish décor, so they opt not…
Q: This may sound like a stupid question, but what exactly is “winter white?” A friend of mine claims she decorated her living room for the holidays in winter whites, but I went to her house, and it looks like…
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You’ve picked out the perfect chairs, paired them with the beautiful rug from Flokati you’ve been eyeing, and painted your walls the most delectable shade crème brulee. You even splurged for those gorgeous end tables by Anthony Marschak of Modern…
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