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Motorized shades bring many benefits to your home when it comes to both looks and usability. You may already know some of the great benefits Polar Shades’ motorized shades can bring to your home but what about those unexpected benefits you may have never thought about? If are considering whether or not to install motorized shades in your home, these benefits may sway your decision. Eight...

When you go on vacation and stay at a hotel, you may request a room with a view. But when you live in a high rise, you can feel like you're on vacation every day – as long as you make the most of the view with interior shades. Interior shades are particularly well suited to high rises featuring large windows and an abundance of glass because they provide an effective solution to every window...

It's a moment you've been looking forward to with great anticipation: you have new motorized shades on your windows. To prepare for their arrival, you cleaned your indoor windows thoroughly so the entire effect would be picture perfect. As you enjoy how Polar Shades framed your windows with color and style, you notice something is blurring the lovely new picture you've created. It's dirt clinging...

If you haven’t given much thought to the window treatments in your business, now is the time to think again. This seemingly small choice can actually have large impacts on your company in many ways. Here are three of the reasons you should consider switching your business to window shades rather than using window blinds or tints. Atmosphere Although most customers will not take the time to deeply...

Potential home buyers base first impressions of a home from its curb appeal. Landscaping, paint colors, and doors help boost curb appeal, but there is one area often overlooked - the windows. Find out how to update your home's windows and improve the look of your home with the tips below. Do a Window Refresh Stand back and check the trim around your windows. If the paint is chipping, it can make...

Office areas have a tendency to be drab, neutral, and boring; some might even argue their spaces can be downright depressing. Fresh paint and a few plants can only do so much. If you're really looking for a way to liven up your office, find changes that bring a peaceful transition from the outside in. Shades offer an awesome opportunity, transforming the feel of your work space with a product...

When selecting window shades, most people focus on color, style and (of course) price. These are just a few of the considerations you should take into account when selecting window shades, though. There are many other factors to consider, from the safety of your pets to whether or not a warranty is included with your shades. If you’re looking for new window shades, we’ve assembled a guide of 10...

Frank Battista is a musician and a part-time salesmen of a well-known home entertainment system, so as he is fond of telling customers, he knows "the value of good sound." One of the sounds he hears at least once a month is of a ranting customer who wishes to return the expensive system because "the acoustics stink." Cool-as-a-cucumber Battista runs through a list of questions with the customer...

Restaurants have to undergo all types of safety requirements. Chefs and kitchen managers are rigorously tested on the best safety techniques for food handling. Public health inspectors routinely inspect food service institutions to ensure every applicable safety requirement is being followed. Restaurants also undergo electrical and structural inspections to ensure the building is safe for their...