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Dreaming of window shutters? Here’s what they really cost

We break down the cost of window shutters, from DIY savings to full-service installs — plus get expert advice on measuring up ...
Make your own Roman shades using a bedsheet and old blinds. This affordable DIY window treatment adds a custom, elegant touch ...
Your blinds already know the sun. They just don’t listen to you. Affordable retrofit motors are changing that, quietly ...
Curtains are an essential in nearly every room of your home, but one older aesthetic is immediately reminiscent of the 1980s ...
Social media DIY queen Geneva Vanderzeil is the new Creative Projects Editor at Better Homes and Gardens. Here's what she'll ...
For a cleaner, more contemporary approach, Bogart recommends materials and colors that allow the window to shine. “Our design ...
If you have any of these window treatment styles, designers say that it’s time to bump finding replacements up to the top of your priority list.
Rome created an empire that was amongst the most powerful in the ancient world. But conquering half of the known world was no easy task, and it required a capable and highly functional fighting force.