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...

Everyone loves to have choices. However, when it comes to picking the right window shades for your kitchen, too many options can become bewildering for those new to home decorating. To help you sort through the options and choose the most ideal solution for your household, consider these following tips: Let the Light In. Unless you're a bachelor who loves dining out, the kitchen is the...

Windows often are the focal point in a room – and for good reasons. They do more than bring the lively aura of the outdoors directly indoors. If windows are covered with style and flair, they can provide the crowning touch to a room already furnished and decorated. As much as 25 percent of the cool air you pay for might be sailing right out your windows through cracks, gaps and holes, the U.S....

Many people struggle with finding their personal style. Whether you’re starting out in a new home, or updating the one you have, defining your home decorating style will help you choose colors, designs, and accents that reflect who you are. Decorating your home should always be fun, so here are three ways to set your creative decorating gears in motion. They’ll help you quickly pinpoint your...

You’re probably looking forward to warmer weather, but before you know it, temperatures will be soaring. Fortunately, there are several ways to make your home (and you!) more comfortable, while reducing your summer energy bills. Use Your Shades Much of the unwanted heat in your home comes through your windows. Using windows shades is a simple, effective way to help block the sun’s heat. Pull...

You may already know Polar Shades manufactures superior window shades and is one of the country’s premier suppliers of exterior and interior retractable shades. Or that we’re a family owned business with the largest inventory of roller shade fabrics in Nevada. But there’s so much more we’d like to share. Here are 5 facts you may not know about Polar Shades: 1. Installing our retractable shades...

No, they're not as expensive as your furnace and air conditioner. They're not even as expensive as your kitchen appliances or your washer and dryer. But window shades represent an investment in your home, and you want to ensure your investment is protected. A warranty can provide peace of mind against such worries. But not all vendors offer warranties – or, if they do, the warranty is little more...

Winter is coming to an end in Vegas and it's a great time to get outside and make sure your backyard is ready for spring. Here are some ideas to help you clean up and improve your outdoor living space before spring arrives. 10 Ways to Make Your Backyard Ready for Spring Ensure lawn equipment is working and ready. Check your mower's fuel levels and start it up so when the grass starts to grow,...