When the icy winters give way to bright summers, everyone wants to remain outside enjoying the beautiful weather. Fresh air, coupled with other bounties of nature make one healthier, both physically and mentally. During the summer months, one feels the need to have a porch, sunroom, or a pergola to relax and rejuvenate with family and friends. The only bottleneck…
Summer is approaching which implies you and your family members are preparing yourselves for warmer temperatures and longer days. If you are not having appropriate window coverings for the summer season, it might also imply that your house is less energy efficient and may incur higher energy bills. You can balance your summer budget, enthrall your guests comfortably, and enhance…
Summers in Canada can be a little tricky to deal with it. While the humidity is average, it can be a little hot, especially during the first weeks of June stretching up until mid to late August. The average temperature and the length of the summer season also depend on which parts of Canada you are in. In eastern sections…
Natural Sources of Light Can Be a Mixed-bag of Benefits and Challenges Having sunlight enter your home has some undeniable benefits. The notion that sunlight is only a natural source of brightening up a home is a major oversimplification. There are some distinct advantages of natural light that everyone ought to know. For instance, sunlight can be a natural stimulant…
The Importance of a Good Home Environment and Window Treatments Window treatments are multi-functional. They have a practical side and an aesthetic side as well. While they play a pivotal role in mellowing down the sunlight that enters our windows and also give us some much-needed privacy, it is imperative that people tap into the potential of these window treatments…
Why is energy efficiency a major concern? Achieving the peak of energy efficiency is something that every home owner strives to accomplish. While it doesn’t seem like the primary concern in the design of a home, it is quite crucial not only from a financial perspective, but it is also an environmental concern and a question of comfortable living. In…
Window treatments have come up as one of the significant contributors in deciding the overall theme and ambience of the rooms in modern-day houses. Most homeowners tend to ignore them because their focus is on creating the desired atmosphere by concentrating on walls and décor. If done correctly, they can lift the aesthetics of the room by few notches. Selecting…
Spring season is upon us! Snow has started melting on the green grass. Days are getting longer and warmer. Pink lilacs, red tulips, yellow daffodils, and purple–blue hyacinths are blooming outside your window. You are sitting on your dining table in a kitchen, enjoying freshly brewed coffee with your loved ones NOT being able to enjoy the gorgeous view due…
How often do you forget to turn the lights off before leaving your house in the morning? How often do you get tired of repeating to your children to switch the TV off when they are done watching? How often do you wake up in the middle of the night to switch off the AC? Quiet often, isn’t it? And…
It is true that most of our window treatment focus remains firmly fixed on interior window styles. Their aesthetic appeal, as well as temperature control benefits, makes them an indispensable home accessory. So, it is not a surprise that most homeowners concentrate entirely on their interior window coverings. But exterior window décor can sometimes be much more important than those…
