Drafty Windows Before New Shades: Inspect, Seal and Recheck Fit

Drafty Windows Before New Shades: Inspect, Seal and Recheck Fit

Address a window's air leaks and repair needs before asking a new shade to improve comfort. Air sealing and an insulating covering do different jobs. Completing suitable window work first...
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Linen vs. Polyester Shade Fabrics: When Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Linen vs. Polyester Shade Fabrics: When Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Linen fabrics often occupy a higher price tier, but the useful comparison is between the actual fabrics and finished shade configurations. Fiber content, weave, finishing, lining and construction all affect...
Custom Shade Pricing: Materials, Motors, Labor and Delivery

Custom Shade Pricing: Materials, Motors, Labor and Delivery

Custom shade pricing depends on the exact window, fabric, operating system and services you order. A displayed starting price cannot tell you the installed cost of a whole room. The...
Recycled and Organic Shade Fabrics: Evaluate Environmental Claims

Recycled and Organic Shade Fabrics: Evaluate Environmental Claims

Recycled content and organic fiber are specific material claims, not proof that an entire window shade has the lowest environmental impact. Identify what the claim covers, what evidence supports it...
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Moisture-Resistant Shade Fabrics for Kitchens, Baths and Laundry Rooms

Moisture-Resistant Shade Fabrics for Kitchens, Baths and Laundry Rooms

Choose moisture-resistant shade fabric by water exposure, privacy and cleaning needs. A kitchen window with occasional splashes, a humid laundry room and a window inside a shower need different specifications....
A Crooked Shade After Installation: Diagnose Before Making New Holes

A Crooked Shade After Installation: Diagnose Before Making New Holes

Before adjusting a crooked shade, establish which part is uneven: the headrail, mounting plane, fabric or moving rail. The remedy depends on the actual system and cause. Some products provide...
No-Drill Shade Mounting for Renters: Adhesive and Tension Options

No-Drill Shade Mounting for Renters: Adhesive and Tension Options

No-drill shade mounting can be useful in a rental when the complete mounting system is designed for the chosen shade and window. Adhesive and tension arrangements solve different fitting problems....
Light Gaps Around Shades: Find the Cause Before Choosing a Fix

Light Gaps Around Shades: Find the Cause Before Choosing a Fix

Light passing through fabric and light passing around a shade need different fixes. Blackout fabric can block light through the material while a bright line remains at an edge, bracket...
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Three Shades in One Window: Layout and Measurement Planning

Three Shades in One Window: Layout and Measurement Planning

Three shades can be useful when one wide opening needs independently operated sections. They can follow mullions, leave a door panel usable or let you shade only the part receiving...
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