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Buying Guides
Side-by-side comparisons and honest advice on which shutters, blinds and shades suit which rooms.
Costs and Pricing
How much do custom blinds cost in Atlantic Canada?
Real custom blinds prices for Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland: cost per window by type, whole-house budgets and how to save.
10 min readReadEnergy and Comfort
Are cellular shades worth it? What the research says
Do cellular shades really save energy? What the US Department of Energy found, who benefits most in Atlantic Canada, and when they are not worth it.
9 min readReadBuying Guides
Zebra blinds vs roller shades: which is right for you?
Zebra blinds or roller shades? An honest comparison of light control, privacy, blackout, insulation, cost and looks, with advice room by room.
8 min readReadBuying Guides
How to measure windows for blinds
Step-by-step guide to measuring windows for custom blinds, inside and outside mount, with the mistakes that cost people money and when to let a pro measure.
9 min readReadRoom by Room
The best blackout blinds for bedrooms and nurseries
Which blackout blinds actually make a bedroom dark? Blackout vs room darkening, the light-gap problem, and the best options for nurseries and shift workers.
9 min readReadBuying Guides
The best blinds for sliding patio doors
Vertical blinds, vertical cellular, panel track or roller shades? How to choose the best covering for a sliding patio door based on how you use it.
8 min readReadBuying Guides
Wood vs faux wood blinds: an honest comparison
Real wood or faux wood blinds? How they compare on looks, weight, moisture, durability and price, and which rooms suit each in Atlantic Canadian homes.
7 min readReadRoom by Room
The best blinds for bathrooms and kitchens
Moisture-resistant blinds and shades for bathrooms and kitchens: faux wood, aluminum, roller and cellular options, plus privacy tips and what to avoid.
8 min readReadCosts and Pricing
Custom vs ready-made blinds: where the money goes
Is custom worth it over store-bought blinds? An honest look at fit, light gaps, durability, installation, warranty and real cost over 10 years.
8 min readReadBuying Guides
Window coverings for large, tall and hard-to-reach windows
How to cover large windows, two-storey glass, window walls and skylights: solar shades, motorization, fabric limits and glare from low Atlantic sun.
9 min readReadAtlantic Homes
The best blinds for coastal homes: salt, fog and sun
Which blinds and shades hold up near the ocean? Materials that resist salt and damp, how to handle glare off the water, and what to avoid in coastal homes.
9 min readReadConsult · Measure · Fit
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