Do roller blinds keep heat in effectively, or are they like wearing a t-shirt in a snowstorm? Since they’re among the most readily affordable window treatments, I wanted to find out if installing roller blinds can achieve real savings on heating costs. Thermal insulation tests have shown that roller blinds can indeed be effective at…
Do roller blinds break easily? I use roller blinds throughout most of my home. They’re one of the most popular blind styles, mainly because of their simplistic design and how easy they are to open and close. But, it’s natural to wonder how durable roller blinds are when you’re choosing the right blinds for your…
If, like me, you live near a busy road, then you’ll know the noise from traffic can affect your sleep, your living environment, and ultimately your health. Installing double pane glazing is a popular sound insulation measure, but do double pane windows block out traffic noise effectively? Luckily for you, we have all the answers….
When redecorating around our home, I love to think hard about the color on the walls, the flooring, and the furniture we’re putting in there. But the color of the blinds, and should blinds be lighter or darker than walls, are considerations I’m guilty of overlooking. Once closed though, our blinds cover a large area,…
Blinds not only provide you with instant privacy, they also allow you to control the amount of light that enters a room. But how long and wide should blinds be to look good and function well? And is there a right way and a wrong way to hang them? I needed to be very confident…