The previews are finally over, the bowl of buttered popcorn is nestled in your lap and the opening credits of your favorite cinematic masterpiece are about to roll when...a strong glint of sunshine from a nearby window hits you right in the eye. It's time to do more than hit the “pause” button. It's time to make an appointment with the window experts at Polar Shades and order sleek and stylish...

You don't need another reminder. You know it's already December. You know you're way behind on your holiday decorating. And you know if you started right this second and worked for 24 hours straight, you'd still be behind. But you're thinking in terms of your usual holiday decorating routine. With a late start, it's time to make some trade-offs. Namely, it's time to scale back. But this doesn't...

If you’re like most consumers, you carefully check out a company’s products and services with the people who ought to know best: previous customers. They’re called testimonials, and you can usually find them listed on a company website. Once considered frivolous website “add-ons,” testimonials have become vital to the lifeblood of most businesses while providing potential customers with helpful...

Perhaps you're considering purchasing solar shades, which filter natural light, for your home or perhaps the idea hadn't crossed your mind until right now. Regardless, you might be wondering if people will be able to see into your home at night when the shades are down. Solar fabrics are meant to provide protection from the sun, control glare, and reduce solar heat gain. While you can purchase...

Everyone gets bored with their home from time-to-time. Yet most of us don't know where to start. Thankfully, switching up your decor doesn't have to be an exhaustive process. The first thing to be done is to take a good look around your interior and rectify the following common design mistakes that can make an interior feel dull and cramped: Never underestimate the effect of good vs. bad...

It's not always pretty when the shades come down--especially when they wind up in a crumbled heap on the floor or prove entirely ineffective. Sadly, this is an all-too-common phenomenon when homeowners take the do-it-yourself-approach to installing window shades. That's the bad news. The good news is you can learn from their mistakes and misfortune. Here's a look at some of the most common DIY...

It's not just the holiday shopping that can kill your budget during the winter. A high energy bill can make anyone a Grinch. If you're sick of paying more money to the electric company than you do on a gift for grandma, use these tips to keep your house warm over the winter. Coordinate Your Shades Consider high quality window shades for your home. With motorized shades you can control their...

You’ve been debating the project for months but then: who wants to deal with a home improvement project when the temperatures are in the triple digits? With autumn officially under way, the sun has also set on your rationale. But look at it this way: autumn is actually a great time, if not the best time, of year to schedule an installation of retractable window or door screens in your home....

New year, new resolutions -- why not new kitchen? Your home's kitchen is more than just the place where food gets stored. It's where food is prepped and cooked, and often times where we spend time with people we love. It's frequently the most used and trafficked area in the home. A kitchen renovation enhances not just your own lifestyle and enjoyment, but it also can have a massive positive...