Congratulations on your new home! Now that the paperwork's been signed, the next steps can seem daunting. To help you get an idea of the best new home must-dos, consider the following helpful list: Install ceiling fans where possible. Ceiling fans are an excellent low-energy way to keep air circulating throughout your home to improve ventilation and reduce the amount of your home's energy usage....

As the days grow longer and the temperature steadily warms up, most see spring as prime time for deep cleaning. A deep spring clean can be rejuvenating for both your house and everyone within, as you physically sweep out all of the dust, dirt, and grime that’s accumulated over the winter months. From a health perspective, a thorough spring-cleaning helps eliminate particulates that cause...

Home décor blogs offer a daily dose of inspiration, with photos to jumpstart your own ideas as well as step-by-step DIY projects to show you how to achieve the look you want. Check out these five home décor blogs for inspiration: Little Green Notebook Jenny Komenda moved back to her hometown near Phoenix and put her talents to work by completely renovating a 1970s Cape Cod-style house. After...

Window shades have become a product where parents are advised to use extra caution. Although they are accessories meant to add appeal to certain rooms while keeping glare at bay, they often come with unintended side effects. Children, especially those who are still in infancy, often see the strings and cords associated with shades or blinds as play items. When babies and small children are placed...

Polar Shades offers shade fabrics that are the ideal solution for managing the sun's heat and glare so you can enjoy an exceptionally comfortable indoor experience. Fabrics come in an array of styles, types, and colors guaranteed to compliment any decόr and building style. To select the best shade fabric that meets your needs, consider the following differing features: Fabric Type for Visual...

While everyone enjoys having natural light fill their home, fading, discoloration and fabric damage are all unwelcome downsides of sunlight. All fabrics and materials are affected by both direct and indirect sunlight, and even the most color-fast materials will fade. Sun control shades are a stylish way to block and keep sunlight from doing its worst to your furniture. At Polar Shades, we use a...

Your home should be a place where you and your family feel safe and comfortable. There are smaller updates that can make your home more secure if installing an alarm isn't a feasible option. Below are 3 tips: 1. Update Your Doors The doors are the first entry point for the home and the first place you should update in order to keep your home safe. Start by checking out the doorplates on the...

When trying to coordinate a wall color with your window shades, you might be tempted to revert to a safe choice: off-white, beige or ivory. While safe choices can be soothing, they also can be a little dull, especially if you're eager to showcase your new shades in the best light possible. You can take some color pointers from some of the country's foremost paint experts: the colorful people at...

As the days get sunnier and the weather warms up, now is the perfect time to jump into spring cleaning. Use these seven simple tips to reduce your time spent cleaning this spring and in the coming summer months. Start at the Top: Cleaning should be done top to bottom so if dust falls, it doesn't dirty what you just cleaned. Begin your spring cleaning on the ceiling. Dust and wipe down all fans...