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,...

Motorized window shades offer unparalleled convenience, as you can open and close them with just the press of a button. At Polar Shades, we strive to make adding a new remote to your window shade automation system just as easy as pressing an existing remote’s button. In fact, all you need to do to add a new remote is press a few buttons. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the process. How to Add a...

Imagine you've just redesigned a room in your home. You’ve found the perfect paint color, flooring, lighting and furniture to create a space you adore. Now, you need one final touch to pull the room together: fabulous window treatments! For a discerning homeowner, motorized drapery tracks make a sleek, modern companion to a beautiful room. What are drapery tracks? Drapery tracks are motorized...

Our partner, Somfy Systems, is the largest manufacturer of tubular motors. Somfy-powered, motorized window shades give you a new view on life – and your home. Somfy's latest upgrade to its myLink™ app allows you to maximize the benefits of convenience, privacy, comfort and energy savings so you can operate your window shades with your favorite mobile device – whether you're parked on your couch...

Blackout shades can be a great addition to your home, adding privacy and helping to block out unwanted light. In some cases, though, you may want to be able to enjoy the beautiful Las Vegas sunlight. That's when you should consider the Select Duo Shade. It combines the best of both worlds – sunlight and a view of the outside world when you want it and darkness and privacy when you need it. The...

At Polar Shades, all of our products, including our motors, have been approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for their superior quality and operations. This is an important safety feature we've worked hard to bring to our consumers. Other companies will use cheaper motors to save a few dollars but these motors can burn up and pose a safety risk to your home. Underwriters Laboratories is...

The Las Vegas sun is something to appreciate. When the rest of the country is buried under snow, we're enjoying the brilliant light of the sun's rays. However, you can't just leave your back door open as then bugs can get inside and children and pets can go outside without your knowledge. When you want to enjoy the outdoors, a retractable screen is your go-to for allowing this to happen. Before...