Category Archives: Window Coverings

Kitchen Shutters
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Posted on August 6, 2011 by

Interior shutters can be the most versatile window covering to use in a kitchen. The kitchen environment is filled with steam, regularly changing temperatures, aromas, grease, and sometimes smoke. Wood shutters endure these every day processes better than shades, curtains, or blinds.

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Reduce Allergies Window Treatments
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Posted on August 4, 2011 by

Spring is the worst time for allergies! For some, allergies can be paralyzing. The reduction of as many allergens is critical to leading a productive life. It is impossible to eliminate all allergens from your surrounding environment. However, it is possible to reduce potential allergens in your home.

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Arch Top Window Coverings
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Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Arch top windows add interest and detail to many styles of homes. However, the greatest problem with these types of windows is that they are both difficult and costly to cover.

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Home Theater Shutters
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Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Movie theaters are struggling to find new ways to attract old customers. Not long ago going to the theater was the only way to get a top notch movie viewing experience. Now, many Americans don’t go to the theater in favor of the in-home experience.

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United States Shutters
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Posted on April 16, 2011 by

Beware! There is a difference between “Made in the USA” and “Assembled in the USA” Some companies manufacture both interior shutters and exterior shutters entirely inside of the United States of America. These companies can legitimately claim their shutters are “Made in the USA“.

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Window Covering Ideas
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Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Wow. There are a lot of window covering choices. It is too easy to become overwhelmed with qualities, prices, colors, patterns, and materials of window treatments. The first step is always difficult, but we are here to help you decide. Let’s take a step back and start with the basics.

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Vertical Configuration of Interior Shutters
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Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Technically, there are more, but we will not get into the various combination at this time. The first is full height, one tier, shutters with no division. This describes shutter units that extend from the bottom of the window to the top with a single bank of louvers (minus the top and bottom rail).

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Window Coverings Directory
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Posted on March 30, 2011 by

If you operate a window or window covering website, then here is your opportunity to get more exposure. The Window Coverings Directory has lifted the requirement for reciprocal links. The listing is FREE and it is very easy to submit your information. This Window Coverings Directory is oriented to consumers seeking window covering and related products. So, if you seek any type of window treatment, take a look at the Window Coverings Directory.

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American Made Shutters
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Posted on March 11, 2011 by

A growing number of shutters available are manufactured in facilities outside of the United States of America (USA). Cheap labor and materials have enticed companies to set-up shop off of American soil. Producing shutters outside of the United States of America typically decreases the price of shutters, it also decreases the quality and increased production time.

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Window Treatment Shopping
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Posted on March 7, 2011 by

I can’t believe that I am posting a McDonalds commercial. I eat fast food maybe twice a year, except for an occasional ice cream cone. So, we are not supporting the restaurant, just noting the message.

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