Windows and doors are an integral part of any house and people like to dress them up in unique ways. Regular window designs have been around for a long time and while it is good enough for a large number of people, there are others who want to experiment or have a liking for unique designs. This is the reason…
Fancy or Unique Windows Every house has windows and there is nothing new or unique about that. But some houses have windows that defy the set norms of how a standard window should be. They are differently shaped and designed, they may be larger than normal ones, or positioned differently in the room. All these windows are fascinating to look…
Have Questions about Skylight Window Coverings? Read More… Skylight window coverings are the best choice for your homes as they can provide total light blockage and insulation. They are the perfect solution for bedroom skylights and also protect your home from glare and unwanted sunlight during the month of summer. Their insulation features will help to keep your room cool…
How to Choose Best Skylight Window Coverings Skylight shades are the best choice for your homes as they provide total light blockage and insulation. They are the perfect solution for bedrooms and also protect your home from glare and unwanted sunlight during the month of summer. This feature will help keep your room cool and comfortable while cutting down on…
A LOOMING THREAT “They had it all and suddenly it was gone overnight.” The much-narrated tale of so many families that got so badly shaken up when Recession hit the U.S in 2008-2009. Sources say it is looming again on the horizon. Financial experts analyse it. Aesop’s tale of the Ant and the Grasshopper reverberates in my mind. While the…
Making the best use of Mother Nature’s biggest gift to us The phrase “let there be light” is only too familiar to us and for good enough reason. Natural light is an inexhaustible energy source that we should make the most advantage of. Studies have shown that, subconsciously we humans are drawn to natural light. Natural lighting not only transforms…
Home – A Place Where We Are Protected and Loved Every house where love abides And friendship is a guest, Is surely home, and home sweet home For there the heart can rest. Henry Van Dyke I am one of the lucky few who has a home where unconditional love abides! Growing up, I believed I would have an ordinary…
Design, Shape, Installation, and Shading of Skylights Skylights are interesting architectural features that are set into roofing to allowing better day-lit interiors that also provide ventilation and a view. In today’s world, they are efficient in reducing heating, cooling, and lighting costs. Also, considering the economic slowdown that has become the norm of modern living, addition of skylights improve the…
Star Gazing Through Skylight in the Attic. “Normal people… believe that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Engineers believe that if it ain’t broke, it doesn’t have enough features yet.” Scott Adams. Well, I am the ‘Normal people’ and my husband Grant is the ‘Engineer’. If I have learned something from my relationship with him for past 6…
Let the Sun Shine and Let the Sun light In. Sometimes, skylights bring in more light into your room than standard windows would do. Open skylights have been in existence for centuries. They were used in the ancient Roman architecture such as the Oculus or the Pantheon. Industrial revolution saw the rise of glass covered skylights, which would keep a…
