Blackout shades use fabrics that block 100% of all incoming light, while room darkening refers to fabrics that block between 95-99% of light. The best options for total room darkening are shades with blackout fabric and light blocking side channels.
Minor issues can be magnified after days of cold weather. Here are four tasks to help keep your garage door safe and reliable through the winter. 1. Inspect and clean the rubber seal strip on the bottom of your door.
I recommend cleaning fiber cement siding once a year or every other year. I would use a 50/50 solution of bleach and water or a solution of 90% water and 10% Simple Green® All-Purpose Cleaner. Soft wash the house. Don’t
These are a popular trend that’s here to stay. Classic architectural colors like black and bronze pair well with other colors; however, dark colors draw more heat to the window frames which could mean serious problems for you if you
Many of our customers install lighting in their showers to showcase their beautiful new tile or stone. Traditional heavy glass has a slight green tint, which can change the hue of the surface slightly, especially if the tile or marble
The best step to take is to ‘look and listen’. Listen for odd noises, and look for anything that doesn’t look normal. Call a professional for anything involving the springs or cables. Simple lubrication of moving parts (rollers and hinges)
We do see slots cut into stone or tile periodically to accept glass panels without the need for additional clamps or channels. While this is a very clean look, it can cause problems down the road. Any intrusion into your
Consider the maintenance of your grout at the time of selection. Some types of grout are more stain resistant than others. A darker grout is easier to keep looking clean than a very light grout. If you don’t have a stain-resistant grout,
A wet basement can occur when water builds up around the outside of your foundation walls or under your basement floor. Without drainage, or if the original outside drainage clogs, your basement will leak. This buildup occurs from rain but
To name a couple of options, Hunter Douglas offers Duolite®, a unique two-in-one window covering. It creates the perfect balance of light and privacy by combining two fabrics into a single shade—one light filtering, the other room darkening. Another alternative is top-down-bottom-up window
