It goes without saying; your roof has an important job. If your roof has suffered damage, or simply showing signs of aging, you might feel overwhelmed as you begin the process of finding a great roof repair company. It is not always as straight forward as it seems, and if you don't do your homework, you could wind up with more expenses than remedies to your problem. Before you hire a team of...

Shopping for task lighting has a way of shedding light on several issues, including how well you mitigate, magnify and otherwise manage the amount of light in your home. You'll be one step ahead of the game if you coordinate your interior shades with task lighting. Of the three primary types of lighting – accent, ambient and task – the latter appears to be the simplest to figure out. Taking a big...

During any remodeling project, you expect to have decisions to make – like what color paint to use or which window shades will best compliment your design. But when you are working on your kitchen remodeling project, you’ll probably find yourself asking questions you never would have thought of. Here are seven unexpected questions you’ll likely encounter during your kitchen remodel. What are the...

There probably isn't a home in America that couldn't benefit from decluttering, and yours is no exception. You're a time manager and already know it's best to take what could be a wholesale, room-by-room offensive and break it into smaller, more manageable pieces. When you can spare at least 15 minutes, attack these six infamous “clutter zones” one at a time. You'll get more done, clear more out...

Natural, minimalist design schemes with lots of wood and metal are in vogue. But what about upbeat and unique? Your home should be a welcoming space for you and your guests, with personal touches reflecting your own interests and personality and if it's low on color, it might be low on personality too. Instead of living in a blank slate, get a little creative and try some of our favorite tips....

Wondering what new countertops can do for your kitchen or bathroom? Because of the large amount of area they cover, this one change can have a tremendous impact on the look and feel of your space. The options you have to choose from when installing new countertops are practically endless. When picking out your new countertops, you will need to select a material, color, and pattern to fit the...

Life has a way of always keeping us busy and on the go. When you come home at the end of the day, you want a comfortable space where you can kick back and de-stress. More homeowners are turning to calming interior design and interior window shade styles to give their home a gentle feeling, similar to a spa retreat. If you want to feel completely “at home” in your home, here are a few ideas for...

The backyard – it’s the outdoor gathering space for your entire family. Make it everything you’ve ever dreamed of by customizing it with a few DIY projects. Here are a few backyard project ideas to help you get started. When looking for outdoor window shades for your home skip doing it yourself and contact Polar Shades to get started. 1. Plant Wall A plant wall is a DIY idea that will work in any...

Motorized shades offer the convenience of home automation, energy savings and other benefits. If your shades run on battery power, it’s important to question of the longevity of these batteries to continue to use and enjoy all the perks of motorized shades. So heed these tips about the batteries in motorized shades. How long do batteries last in motorized shades? The lifespan of batteries in...