Solar shades, sometimes known as sunscreens, are a beautiful, useful, and functional alternative to standard window treatments. They offer added advantages that make them the perfect choice for homes with a view or windows located where sunlight shines directly in. You need some sort of window coverings to block out the early morning sunlight. Again, window coverings are an…
Home Office Window Treatment Ideas Trading in your cubicle for your condo sounds like everyone fantasy. But doing it the right way is tougher than you think – whether you are working from home one day a week or if home is your permanent workspace. The proper window treatment can make your room cozy and beautiful. The right ambiance and…
Have you ever thought about the risks that come with of harsh sunlight streaming through your windows? Do you know that these harsh UV rays are a major cause of Cancer? Yes, You heard it right. According to American Cancer Society Ultraviolet (UV) rays are clearly a major cause of Melanoma (A type of skin Cancer that develops from the…
Roller Shades vs Solar Shades Solar Shades for Windows Solar blinds are the right choice for the protection of your home from harmful ultraviolet rays. These sun window blinds are a type of window covering that features a highly effective fabric material that blocks natural light. Solar blinds offer privacy besides sun protection and it’s available in different colours and…
Making Sensible Choices for Window Décor Having lived in Toronto most of our married life, going back to Quebec was eagerly anticipated. Reynaud had recently requested a transfer to the RBC in Quebec City, as we’d bought a house close by, in Neuville, a picturesque village where Reynaud’s family live. We wanted our eight-year-old daughter to grow up…
Extend Your Home beyond the Walls Exterior Solar Shades are a great way to create cozy comfort in your outdoor spaces in Canada. People love the closeness and connection they share with nature when they are out in open, but how safe is it to be in intense sunlight and excessive heat? Our patios, decks or balconies often remain deserted…
What Makes Roller Shades Special? Roller shades have been a revolutionary development in the industry of window treatment, rising in popularity with each passing year. Customers prefer roller blinds since they meet both their practical and decorative needs more efficiently than any other window shades in the contemporary market. The versatile and flexible roller shades blend in with equal ease…
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: THE CATCH WORD. In today’s modern world the word ‘energy efficiency’ stands out boldly. The earth-friendly lot see it as the red light on top of an ambulance with its incessant whirring. The more energy efficient a product, the happier the user. We are constantly reminded to either reduce or make do without a service to save energy…
Shading double storey windows. When Father retired late last year, we were surprised that he took to his new life of with lots of time on his hands with a positivity that defied our image of who he is. A cardiologist who worked non-stop with unending passion all his life, we worried that he would find retirement depressing and mind-numbingly…
CONSIDER YOUR WINDOWS BEFORE DECIDING. Living in Whitehorse, Yukon, has exceeded all our expectations in many ways – this city is beautiful, offering natural, scenic splendor in an abundance that only Canada can; rivers and rapids, snow-capped mountains, green forests with abounding wildlife – Yukon is home to the black bear, has a large population of moose, caribou, wolves, mountain…