3 Easy Steps to Shorten Horizontal Blinds for a Safer Home

Horizontal blinds can be hazardous if they are too long. Learn how to shorten horizontal window blinds in just 3 easy steps to create a safer and more pleasant-looking home.
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Modern New Doors Awe Spectators at the International Builder’s Show

The International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas has showcased different doors from different companies that fascinated their guests. Learn what companies participated and what new doors were presented to the public.
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Windows That Block UV Rays Protect Your Furniture AND Your Family

Should you be wearing sunscreen inside your home? You might think this is a silly question and that, of course, there’s no need to apply sunscreen when you’ll only be inside your home or another building. Sunscreen is only necessary when you’re working outside in your garden, picnicking in the park or playing a round
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Pressure Rating Information for Doors and Windows

Have you ever heard of design pressure ratings? When you shop for new windows or doors, this is something to pay attention to and find out…before you buy.  The design pressure rating is a measure of the overall strength of the door or window. It indicates the door or window’s ability to resist air penetration,
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Eco-Friendly Home Building Options

If you’re in the planning phase of building a new home or addition, why not “go green?”  It’s good for your wallet, your family’s health and the well-being of the Earth too!  Coastal Living helps you do the research necessary to find eco-friendly alternatives for home construction and home improvement.
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Is a Hopper Window Right for Your Home?

 Ahhh, fresh air! Who doesn’t want plenty of natural light and clean air inside the house? Unfortunately, some spaces in and around a home make that difficult– basements, for example. For security and also because there may be hedges planted up against the house, people often install glass block windows in basement rooms. These do a
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Stunning Window Ideas for Beach Homes

Your beach home is an oasis, offering a relaxing breeze, fantastic views, and dreamy sunsets. To ensure you can still enjoy the beautiful scenery even when inside, consider the following window treatment ideas, ranging from budget-friendly to more elaborate options: Optimize side-by-side windows: For windows that are side by side, paint the trim white and
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Goodbye Peephole, Hello Door Viewer

If you usually look through a peephole in your front door to see who is knocking, there’s another option and it may actually be more secure! With a bigger screen for visibility,  a door viewer in your front door lets you easily see whomever is standing there or walking towards your door from 5-7 feet
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Bedroom Window Treatments That Match Your Style

Your windows can do more for your bedroom than simply provide light and ventilation. Windows can also express your personal style and taste and set the mood you’re looking for. In this article, HGTV offers brilliant window treatment ideas that you can use for inspiration. Make your bedroom a dreamy haven to relax and enjoy
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What Works to Open Stuck Windows

If you live in an older home with original windows, you may be dealing with a certain frustration that plagues homeowners like you… stuck windows! When wood window frames, trim, sills and sashes are painted, some of the paint can get into the track or along the bottom of the window and– when the paint
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