Minimalism is one of the more popular trends in interior design ideas today. Between homes and office spaces, people like to populate the areas with fewer items creating a cleaner decluttered appearance. You don’t want to be creating a messy area where you work and create unwanted distractions, you want to be able to focus solely on the task at…
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IS THE SUN GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN?
People spend millions of dollars every year in the skin care industry. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and it is your front line of defence against everything the world has to throw at you. You should give it every bit of support you can against the elements, especially the sun. The sun, while it provides so…
How Shades Can Help You Cool Off From The Heat
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…
5 Cheap Ways to Block Heat from Windows
Summer has arrived and the sun is out for many long hours. The warm weather is often very inviting and there are so many activities that you want to do during this time. However, with summer comes an abundance of heat, and while you are out at the beach or park this heat is welcome, but when you are at…
HOW TO REFLECT SUNLIGHT FROM WINDOWS
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…
How to Prepare Your Yard for Spring
Often one of the first things you think about when the weather warms and the snow melts are those wonderful outdoor barbecues with delicious food, a cold beverage, and great company. But before you can do this, you want your yard to be presentable, so you will want to keep a few things on your checklist. Things like preparing your…
How to Effectively Hide Your Blind and Curtain Hardware
Blinds, shades, drapes and curtains, these are all beautiful window treatments that you can use to cover your home’s windows. Each brings a unique design and style. However, they all simply cannot just connect to your window frame or wall without something to hold them up. That something is known as your hardware. Hardware can consist of items like brackets,…
How to Save with Energy Efficient Smart Blinds
Making your home more energy efficient is one of the most beneficial changes you can make to it. Your window treatments are an excellent place to start making changes. Selecting a window treatment that is energy efficient can transform your house in incredible ways. These treatments can improve your living standards and also reduce your carbon footprint by reducing energy…
How to decorate your Sunroom Windows for Fall
Should a Sunroom Have Blinds? There are certain factors to consider before we present our suggestions. What is the function of your sunroom? Is it a relaxing spot where you can read a good book while basking in the sun? Do you require glare control in a room where you watch TV or work on a computer? Do you have…
How to style your office with modern curtains?
The latest curtain fabric fads come and go, but the methods for making them work remain the same. The curtains have the potential to be true works of art. They are visually pleasing, with enticing colours and creative images. In the workplace or any working environment, it is important to have curtains that can filter light but not too much,…