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Child-Safe and Cordless Window Treatments: What Parents Should Know

Motorized shutter solutions tackle the biggest window problems: heat, glare, and early light fast. Windows lose about 30% of a home’s heating energy, and roughly 76%…

A bright nursery with a clean cordless roller shade and no hanging cords near the crib

Child-Safe and Cordless Window Treatments: What Parents Should Know

Corded blinds are a hidden hazard for young children. Learn why cordless and motorized window treatments are safer and how...
A calm, dark bedroom with a blackout roller shade and drapery keeping the room shaded against bright morning light outside

The Best Window Treatments for Bedrooms and Better Sleep

The best bedroom window treatments for sleep: blackout roller shades, drapery, and shutters, plus how to seal the light gaps...
A blackout roller shade darkening one window next to a light-filtering roller shade glowing softly in a bright living room

Blackout vs. Light-Filtering Shades: Which Do You Need Where?

Light-filtering or blackout? Compare the two shade opacities and see which rooms each one suits, from bright living rooms to...
A Dallas dining room dressed with white plantation shutters and floor-length drapery

How to Choose Window Treatments Room by Room

A room-by-room guide to choosing window treatments: light control for living rooms, blackout for bedrooms, moisture-resistant picks for baths, and...
Motorized roller shades covering a wide sliding glass door to a patio in a modern living room

Best Shades for Large Windows and Sliding Glass Doors

Large windows and sliding doors need shades built for the span. Compare panel track, vertical cellular, and motorized roller shades...
Exterior solar screens shading tall windows on a modern home under strong Texas sun

Best Window Treatments for Energy Efficiency in Hot Climates

In a hot climate, block the sun before it hits the glass. See the most energy-efficient window treatments, from exterior...

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