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How to Blackout Nursery Windows

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Young children sleep a lot. Newborn babies, young toddlers and children will often spend more hours of the day sleeping than awake. As a parent, you want to provide them with the post environment to be able to sleep soundly (and consequently buy yourself some more free time). So how can you build a great nursery for sleeping? Let’s discuss.…

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How Shades Can Help You Cool Off From The Heat

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We are well into the summer season. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and your home is a lot hotter. Canadians know that the four seasons are all vastly different from each other, and that summer requires you to find ways to keep your house cooler. It won’t be as simple as blasting your air conditioning system throughout…

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How To Stop Heat Transfer In Your Home

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You’re wasting a lot of energy if you only worry about your windows during the cold winter months. This is because windows can allow a lot of hot air to seep into your living space during the summer and lose conditioned cool air, making your home uncomfortable and raising your AC bill. Insulation’s primary function is to slow heat transfer…

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5 Tips For Summer Safety At Home

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The sun and heat are dangerous, full stop. Yes, it is very inviting, yes you associate it with a lot of fun activities such as picnics, hiking and barbeques. But, without proper precaution, the sun and the heat that summer brings can cause you any number of health issues. So to stay safe, we would like to provide you with…

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How To Beat the Summer Heat in Your Home

Blackout shades to block the sunlight.

As the days get longer and the weather warms, you start thinking about beautiful summer days and basking in the sun’s warm bosom. However, there is a dark side to it, as the sun produces a lot of harmful UV rays as well. So it becomes very important to protect yourself from it and get UV protection. One thing to…

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HOW TO BLOCK HEAT FROM WINDOWS FOR CHEAP

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The summer season is marked by long days and bright sunshine and while the longer days ensure more time at your disposal, bright sunshine forces you to remain inside to avoid health hazards. Consequently, low productivity is a significant challenge that must be overcome during the summer season. Even when you are inside your homes or offices, you have to…

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How To Stay Cool in Extreme Heat

Blackout shades to cool the home.

Summer has arrived. Heatwaves can occur in areas of the country where cooler climates are the norm during most of the year. Some homes in these areas lack air conditioning, making coping in extreme temperatures difficult for everyone. With the temperature rising, it’s time to consider keeping your home cool and ready for the long, hot days ahead.  As the…

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HOW TO REFLECT SUNLIGHT FROM WINDOWS

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On warm days, sunlight pouring into your house can become oppressive and overwhelming, sometimes bringing a lot of excess heat with it. While sunshine can be very inviting and welcoming at times, if left unchecked, it can generate a lot of heat inside your house. So here we are going to suggest a few ways to help block sunlight heat…

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What Are the Best Environmentally Friendly Blinds?

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As a homeowner, there are many ways to make your home more environmentally friendly. Eco-friendly and energy-efficient window treatments are one of the best ways to add green features to your home while also significantly lowering your energy costs.  When choosing the new window treatments to use during home renovations, you should consider the impact they have on the environment…

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