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Apr

Common Questions

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What kind of window treatments should I buy? The best window treatments for you depends on your individual needs and wants. To keep it simple, we recommend thinking about any special features you may need first. If there is a must-have feature, like a blackout window treatment (for near-total darkness), select that feature from the main navigation bar on our Continue Reading ...
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Apr

Choosing Between Wood and Faux Wood Blinds

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Wood and faux wood blinds are two of the most popular window treatments today. And, for good reason. Both are highly functional and complement almost any decor. This blog post will help you decide which is right for your room or home. Wood window blinds and faux wood blinds are two of the most popular window treatments today. And, for Continue Reading ...
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Apr

Window Treatment Basics

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‘Window treatments’ and ‘window coverings’ are both commonly used terms, so what’s the difference? Both are used somewhat interchangeably to refer to things you’d put on a window, however there is a difference. Window treatments almost exclusively refer to drapes, blinds and shades that go inside a home and that also have a decorative element. Window coverings could include shutters, Continue Reading ...
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Mar

Blinds and Energy Efficiency

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Vertical window blinds and horizontal window blinds are effective at reducing summer heat. On hot summer days, close window coverings on the east, west, and south-facing windows to keep out the sun’s rays. You can keep the blinds on the north side open if desired because they do not get direct sun in summer, assuming you’re in the northern hemisphere. Continue Reading ...
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Mar

Faux Wood Blinds – Advice on Choosing the Right Slat Size

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First things first. What’s a slat? All horizontal window blinds (think: mini blinds, wood blinds and faux wood blinds) have slats; they’re the strips of either metal, vinyl, wood or faux wood that open and close for light control. Different blinds offer different slat sizes. Generally, faux wood blinds are offered with 2″ slats and 2-1/2″ slats. Doesn’t sound like Continue Reading ...
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Mar

Introducing Good Housekeeping Blinds and Shades

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Blindsgalore is eager to launch the brand new line of Good Housekeeping Blinds and Shades in mid-March. This collection of quality window treatments is supported by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute and is backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal. Founded in 1900, the Good Housekeeping Research Institute evaluates products to help consumers make informed buying decisions. The familiar Good Housekeeping Continue Reading ...
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Feb

Shades vs. Blinds, What’s the Diff?

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As a designer, I get asked this question a lot. “What’s the difference between blinds and shades? Aren’t they the same thing?” Many people use the words blinds and shades interchangeably and regionally, some people use just one word or the other. ...
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