Journal
The window treatment journal.
Plain-English guides on cost, measuring, cordless safety, light, energy, motors and care, written for Tennessee homes.
Light & EnergyHow to Layer Window Treatments Like a DesignerCombine shades, drapery and top treatments for light control that adapts from morning to night.
Care & RepairRepair or Replace? How to Decide With Blinds and ShadesWhat can be fixed, what is not worth fixing and how to choose.
Care & RepairHow to Clean Blinds and ShadesThe safest way to dust and wash each material, and what to avoid.
Safety & Smart LivingAre Motorized Blinds and Shades Worth It?What motorization costs, where it helps most and how it works with smart homes.
Safety & Smart LivingCordless Blinds and Child SafetyWhy dangling cords are a hazard, what safer options exist and how to make your home safer today.
Choosing a TreatmentInside Mount vs. Outside Mount: Which Is Better?How each mounting style looks, what it does to light and privacy and when to choose one over the other.
Light & EnergyHow to Block Afternoon Sun and GlareWest-facing windows, screen glare and fading floors: the treatments that actually help.
Light & EnergyDo Cellular Shades Really Save Energy?How honeycomb shades work, what the numbers usually say and when they make the most difference.
Costs & PlanningAre Plantation Shutters Worth the Money?What shutters cost, what you get for it and when a blind or shade makes more sense.
Choosing a TreatmentFaux Wood vs. Real Wood BlindsHow they look, how they wear and which rooms each one belongs in.
Choosing a TreatmentThe Best Window Treatments for BedroomsHow to get a dark, private and calm bedroom, from blackout shades to layered drapery.
Costs & PlanningHow to Measure Your Windows for Blinds and ShadesInside mount or outside mount, width, height and depth: the measurements that decide whether a blind fits.Choosing a TreatmentBlinds vs. Shades vs. Shutters: How to ChooseA plain-English comparison of the three big families of window treatment, and which fits which room.
Costs & PlanningHow Much Do Custom Blinds and Shades Cost in Tennessee?Commonly published planning ranges for blinds, shades, shutters and drapery in Middle Tennessee, and what moves the price up or…