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Energy Efficient Window Coverings Tax Rebates and Other Useful Information

April Kempler

Jan 291 min read

Energy Efficient Window Coverings Tax Rebates and Other Useful Information

Check out the special savings and tax credit relief from Hunter Douglas when you purchase select window covering shades.

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How to Style Draperies Over a Motorized Shade

April Kempler

Jul 31, 20232 min read

How to Style Draperies Over a Motorized Shade

Many of our clients wonder if they should add a drapery or side panels to their windows if they have a "hard window covering" such as the...

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What's Old is New Again! Welcome to "Nowtro"

April Kempler

Jun 19, 20232 min read

What's Old is New Again! Welcome to "Nowtro"

We've all heard of "Retro" but have you heard of “Nowtro”? It's something that was retro, (things from the past) but now it's current and...

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How a Valance or Top Treatment Can Impact the Ambiance of Any Room

April Kempler

Jun 5, 20231 min read

How a Valance or Top Treatment Can Impact the Ambiance of Any Room

When you add a valance or top treatment, or cornice box over a window you will be amazed at how incredible your room will look. In the...

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The New 2023 Hunter Douglas Applause Shades

April Kempler

May 1, 20231 min read

The New 2023 Hunter Douglas Applause Shades

Watch this unboxing video featuring Office Manager April Kempler, while she demonstrates new colors and new features of the Hunter...

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Tricking The Mind With a Shutter Arch as a Valance

April Kempler

Apr 17, 20232 min read

Tricking The Mind With a Shutter Arch as a Valance

Lately most of the homes we have been in have very tall and very large window openings. This is a growing trend in home design. But...

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Options for Telescoping Extension Wands for Window Shades

April Kempler

Mar 20, 20232 min read

Options for Telescoping Extension Wands for Window Shades

We often get calls from people who see our videos and want to know how to get these same parts for their window shades, for example this...

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April Kempler

Feb 27, 20233 min read

3 Options for Lifting Heavy Shades

In the past people used standard lift cords to lift heavy shades. There were a number of challenges with this type of cord system. One...

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Are Your Window Shades Too Heavy To Lift? Here's One Solution!

April Kempler

Feb 13, 20232 min read

Are Your Window Shades Too Heavy To Lift? Here's One Solution!

At times lifting a really heavy shade can be a real challenge. In our line of work as window covering specialists, we've seen unique ways...

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April Kempler

Jan 16, 20232 min read

Specialty Shape Windows: No Need to Be Confounded, We Have the Solution!

Many clients we talk to have been absolutely stumped when it came to covering their specialty shape window. A lot of times, these are...

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April Kempler

Jan 2, 20232 min read

How to Treat an Arch Shape Window

One type of window style that is common in many homes is the arch top window. Sometimes the arch is part of the entire window like this...

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These Aren't Your Grandma's Drapes, Or Are They?

April Kempler

Dec 19, 20223 min read

These Aren't Your Grandma's Drapes, Or Are They?

Everything Old is New Again Like most fashion trends, today's hot looks can be old and outdated tomorrow. A lot of times those out of...

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Have Fun Using Color for Your Window Treatments

April Kempler

Dec 5, 20222 min read

Have Fun Using Color for Your Window Treatments

Many shy away from using color for their window shades or drapes, preferring more neutral palettes. Just do a search on shades and drapes...

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Is Your Home Decor a Danger to Your Children's Wellbeing?

April Kempler

Nov 21, 20222 min read

Is Your Home Decor a Danger to Your Children's Wellbeing?

Look at this photo of a lovely, cozy corner of a room. Do you see anything in this room that could be a hazard to the health of your...

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Blinds, Shades, Curtains, Oh My! When did Window Coverings Become so Dangerous?

April Kempler

Nov 7, 20222 min read

Blinds, Shades, Curtains, Oh My! When did Window Coverings Become so Dangerous?

Corded window treatments have always been a danger to children and pets, as they can easily get entangled in them. Sadly, children have...

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Should I Replace My Windows or Just Get New Insulated Window Coverings?

April Kempler

Oct 24, 20223 min read

Should I Replace My Windows or Just Get New Insulated Window Coverings?

During the colder months many people wonder if they should get insulating window coverings rather than going to the significant expense...

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What it Really Means When You Ask for Blackout Blinds

April Kempler

Oct 10, 20222 min read

What it Really Means When You Ask for Blackout Blinds

"Can I get blackout window shades?" Of course you can! However, is that what you really mean when you ask your window covering...

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How to Clean Your Silhouette Window Shades From Hunter Douglas Window Coverings

April Kempler

Sep 25, 20222 min read

How to Clean Your Silhouette Window Shades From Hunter Douglas Window Coverings

Silhouette Window Shadings require some simple, yet specific cleaning methods. Here are a few options to consider when cleaning your shades.

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How To Treat Difficult Windows: The Transom Window

April Kempler

Sep 11, 20223 min read

How To Treat Difficult Windows: The Transom Window

How to cover a transom window in a home when it is located above a larger window.

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No Job Too Small: Why Every Client Deserves Our Best Service

April Kempler

Aug 29, 20222 min read

No Job Too Small: Why Every Client Deserves Our Best Service

"It's just a small job, hardly worth your time." We hear that from time to time from prospective clients. However, from our viewpoint...

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