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  Believe it or not ... fall is here! The leaves are changing and cooler temperatures will soon have us turning on the heat and pulling out the blankets. It's time to check the heater, clean the gutters and read these Tips on Getting Your Windows Ready for Fall.  1) Check Window Seals Take a good look at the seals around your windows. The summer-time heat can cause drying and cracking of the seals. As the weather cools, these seals will now contract, causing small gaps that will allow the outside air to filter into your home. Make sure to inspect both inside and outside of the window. 2) Inspect Window Coverings Another tip on getting your windows ready for fall is -- inspect your window coverings. Do your blinds/shutters have missing, bent or cracked slats? Are your shades thinning, torn or have holes? All of these conditions compromise the insulation properties of your window coverings. Decreased insulation equates with higher energy costs when it comes to keeping yo

    Technology has permeated our lives. However, when we think of technology, we don't generally think of our window coverings. Did you know that you now can program your shades to lower themselves during the heat of the day or raise them to the desired height at sunrise? Yes, there is now technology for your shades. PowerView® Automation The PowerView® Automation system is a wonderfully diverse system that offers many different modes of operation. Let's take a quick look at how this system can make attending to your home both easy and convenient. The PowerView® App The PowerView® App is available for both Apple and Android systems. With this app, you can program all your shades to raise and lower at set times with a touch! Use Your Phone! The Remote Connect™ feature will allow you to connect to your home from anywhere. Being able to adjust your shades is beneficial for your home's light control and will provide your home with additional security while you are away. The act

  Believe it or not ... fall is right around the corner. The leaves haven't changed yet but cooler temperatures will soon have us turning on the heat and pulling out the blankets. It's time to check the heater, clean the gutters and read Three Tips on Getting Your Windows Ready for Fall.  1) Check Window Seals Take a good look at the seals around your windows. The summer-time heat can cause drying and cracking of the seals. As the weather cools, these seals will now contract, causing small gaps that will allow the outside air to filter into your home. Make sure to inspect both inside and outside of the window. 2) Inspect Window Coverings Another tip on getting your windows ready for fall is -- inspect your window coverings. Do your blinds/shutters have missing, bent or cracked slats? Are your shades thinning, torn or have holes? All of these conditions compromise the insulation properties of your window coverings. Decreased insulation equates with higher energy costs when i

         Vertical blinds were invented in 1950 by Eric and Frederick Bopp of Kansas. These blinds became the practical solution to blocking out the sun and adding privacy to larger windows, especially sliding glass doors. Vertical blinds are quite functional and durable; however, the look can be a bit impersonal. The good news is that there are creative alternatives to traditional vertical blinds.  Panel Track Blinds Panel Track blinds are a beautiful alternative to vertical blinds. These panels come in various colors to fit your home's decor as well as different opacities for desired view visibility and privacy. Have a large window or glass sliding door that provides inspiring views but the sun heats up the house, increasing your cooling energy bills? The Skyline Gliding Panels by Hunter Douglas are perfect. Skyline Panels come in various opacities according to your privacy needs. Sliding Shutters Does your home decor call for a more structured and casual look? Another alternative

Summer is just right around the corner.  Temperatures are on the rise. Did you know that by adjusting your window coverings you can reduce the heat in your home by 40 percent or more? Of course, lowering the heat coming in through the windows means lowering your cooling bills. The window covering professionals at Blind Solutions can assist you with choosing the right window coverings to help you beat the summer heat. Here are a few tips on how to keep your home cool this summer. Trap In The Heat The best way to keep your home cool in the summer is to trap the heat coming in through the glass. It is important to install shades as close to the window as possible so as not to allow a large area of heat build-up between the window and the shade. Also installing a cornice at the top of the window will result in further trapping the rising heat. This is a cool solution especially for those south-facing windows. Use White Another way to reduce the temperature in your home during the summer m

Are you considering changing out your window coverings for your bedroom or living room? The window professionals at Blind Solutions of Colorado certainly can help you choose the best blinds and shades for your home and your budget. Honeycomb shades are certainly a great choice for these rooms. Want to know more? Here are three benefits of Honeycomb shades to spruce up your rooms. FYI Honeycomb shades have a cheaper cousin -- Pleated shades. Pleated shades are constructed with a single layer of material whereas Honeycomb shades provide a multi-layered dimensional surface that provides a very effective insulated surface. Pleated shaded look similar to Honeycomb shades; however, they do not provide the following benefits.   Privacy Honeycomb shades are excellent for bedrooms and living rooms because they afford the best amount of privacy both during the day and night time hours. During the day, they allow for natural light to pass through (depending on the style and colors cho