Hunter Douglas

Today Alan asks:
“Is there a big difference in price between regular blinds and plantation interior shutters? My Realtor said that plantation shutters add value to your home, but I’m afraid they may be awful expensive in the long run.”
Yes Alan, there is a big difference in price between regular blinds and shutters. [...]

Hate vertical blinds, but need something on your sliding glass door? Here are some other options.

2 on 1 headrail - this feature also you to have one continuous headrail but 2 separately operable blinds. So you could keep the side the door is on up and out of the way, and keep the other [...]

Today, tips for measuring your windows for blinds:
1.) Only use a steel measuring tape. Never use a piece of string, ribbon or a cloth tape - they will not give you an accurate measurement because each of them depend on how tightly you pull them when measuring.
2.) Measure your windows to the [...]

Today, Monica asks:
We just moved into a beautiful custom home and we need some window treatments. I want something “cord free” (I have kids and pets) but I want it to still be elegant. The designer I’ve been working with suggested Hunter Douglas silhouette shades or roller shades. Are there any other options to be [...]

Today, B. Heuring writes:
Read the post about blinds and cords. I have a large Hunter Douglas triple honey comb blind. One of the pull cords broke. Several questions: is it possible to replace the cord? (Instead of putting the blind in the trash and getting a new one.) Is the cord [...]

Today, Norma writes,
Dear flooring diva. Do you know a safe way to clean lamp shades (bug specks, primarily) safely? I bought an “eraser sack” product from a lighting store, but it didn’t work. Also, do you have recommendations for window treatments?
Norma
This is a little out of my area of expertise but an [...]

Today, Patty writes in:
Patty writes “What’s up with all the options on cellular blinds?”
If you’ve been shopping for any blinds lately, you might have noticed how there’s as many options to choose from as a new car. But I assure you, each one has it’s place. Though deciding which set of window blinds [...]

The holidays are upon us and I’ve been getting a lot of questions on what to do before the in-laws arrive. If you are at a point where cleaning is possible then go for it. But if you’ve can clean until the cows come home and your mini blinds are still yellow from [...]