Cleaning your blinds properly all depends on the materials and finishes: Some can be washed with warm, soapy water, while ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Effective thermal barriers work through three mechanisms: reducing conductive heat transfer through direct contact, minimizing convective heat movement via air currents, and reflecting radiant heat ...

An important part of any room’s design is the window treatments. The right style can tie a room together. It can be difficult, though, to determine which window treatments will fit your privacy needs ...

Curtains are an essential in nearly every room of your home, but one older aesthetic is immediately reminiscent of the 1980s ...

We break down the cost of window shutters, from DIY savings to full-service installs — plus get expert advice on measuring up ...

Your blinds already know the sun. They just don’t listen to you. Affordable retrofit motors are changing that, quietly ...

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We consulted with professional cleaners to provide you with a thorough blind-cleaning guide based on the type of treatment ...