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24 September 2015
How To

Can You See Through a Solar Shade at Night With Lights On Inside the Room?

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Q: Can you see through a solar shade at night with lights on inside the room? – Dennis P. A: Solar shades come in varying degrees of openness depending on how loose the weave of the fabric is. Whether you go with a

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10 February 2015
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Bring Some Pattern to Your Windows! – Printed Roller Shades

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Blinds.com Signature Roller and Solar Shades

When you see extra wide roller blinds or smaller sized roller shades, you may think of a modern loft, trendy restaurant or high-tech media room. While they’re perfect for all of these spaces, roller shades are also surprisingly versatile for traditional

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14 October 2014
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Mid Century Family Home Gets Sleek Window Look with Solar Shades

Abigail Sawyer automated window coverings, automatic blackout blinds, automatic window coverings, battery operated roller blinds, child safety, child-safe blinds, Discovery Street, energy efficient roller shades, mid century modern, motorized blinds, motorized shades, remote control window shades blinds, remote roller blinds, roller shades, Ruthy, safer for kids, screen blinds for windows, solar shades, sun shades, translucent roller shades, vertical drapes blinds, Wall of windows, Window covering safety 2 Comments
Discovery Street Mid Century Home Solar Shades

Every Mid Century lover dreams of a home with sleek floor to ceiling windows. Ruthy, who writes at Discovery Street, found just such a home in the Pacific Nothwest. She and her husband have been lovingly restoring the “straight-out-of-mad-men” space with

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28 April 2014
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14 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Summer Sun

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The season of backyard parties, climbing temperatures and outdoor fun is coming. Is your home ready? Here are 14 ways to get your home prepped for summer with polished outdoor spaces, cleaning tips and fresh decor ideas. 1. Give Your

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16 July 2013
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10 Tips For The Perfect Summer Porch

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The sun is up and shining – it’s summertime and many of us are in need of ways to beautify our porch. As an outdoor area, porches sometimes get neglected, so we’ve gathered 10 budget-friendly tips on ways to make

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05 June 2013
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Houzz into Home: Interior Design Trends You’ve Got to See

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While browsing one of our newest favorite sites, Houzz, we came across 4 stunning spaces that we just couldn’t do without so we decided to share them with you. Happy Inspirational Wednesday! This room scene is the perfect marriage between

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13 March 2013
Shades

Perk Up Your Patio With Outdoor Sun Shades

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Spring is here, and the seasonal clean up doesn’t have to be limited to inside spaces. Tidy up your patio for the warmer days ahead. Sweep off the porch, wipe down furniture, wash cushion covers, and hang some exterior shades to keep

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23 September 2011
Energy Saving

Real Customer Photos: Sun Shades for the Sunroom

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Real customer Jim C. updated his sunroom with these solar shades. See the dramatic difference when the shades are lowered!

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