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Here's why Australian home owners are going crazy over Plantation shutters
If you’re looking for an interior design aspect that will completely transform the look and feel of your Adelaide home, plantation shutters are your answer.Perfect for a range of interior and exterior applications, plantation shutters are available in a variety of different colours and materials including Basswood Shutters, PVC Shutters,...
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Protect Your Greatest Investment With Roller Shutters
When it comes to your home and business security so many Australians are doing the bare minimum. With 1 in 40 Australian residents being the victim of home invasion every year, this is a serious issue that shows no signs of slowing down. So when it comes to protecting the...
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Why install blinds?
Are you tired of the old curtains that you’ve had up for years? Are you looking for a refreshing alternative to your window treatments? Maybe its time you consider installing blinds into your home. Not only will blinds enhance the visual appeal of your home, but they will also add...
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What style of blind will suit my room?
Great question! It would not look appropriate to install say verticals in a beautiful old Victorian home. You will also want to consider what the blinds will look like from the outside of the home. Another consideration is the neighborhood itself. If you live in a condominium or have a...
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What sort of blind will stand up to potential mistreatment like a kids play area or a rental property or holiday home?
OK, generally rental units and kids play areas should be considered two different topics. But not when it comes to blinds. I've seen many "How in the world did that happen?" situations. Kids can at times be fairly rough on your window treatments. Some like to color on them, bend...
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What sort of blind should I use in a really humid or wet room?
Bathrooms are always an issue when it comes to humidity, especially if there is a shower and the bathroom is lacking an exhaust vent. Maybe it's a damp garage or basement? Sun Room or Patio? Whatever the cause for dampness we have the answers. Here are the best choices. Sanitized...
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What if my window is getting a lot of sun at certain times of the day? What blind will help?
Plentiful lighting in a room is excellent, at the right time of day. But if I was trying to sleep in on Saturday or watch a football game on the big screen TV or if my baby is waking up early from excessive sunlight in the room then I would...
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What blind should I choose if I have privacy concerns?
Only three meters between you and your neighbors? Opposite a busy road? Apartment? Town House? Try one of the products listed below: Sunscreen Blinds Whilst in the lowered (closed) position, this product offers great privacy control during daylight, yet enabling you to retain your great view. Venetian Blinds Again, great...
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What blinds will stand up well to the hot Australian sun?
Most products today fight the elements like harsh sunlight well and offer years of trouble free service. Internal soft products should be polyester not a blend as in poly/cotton, or vinyl, or plastic that is not uv stabilized. Beware these imitations they usually have a cheap price tag and a...
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Should price play a factor in my decision when buying blinds?
Almost always a factor, price will sometimes lead you to a product that will cost you more grief than whatever you may have saved in dollars. Let’s look at the options. One of the most inexpensive products is aluminum Slimline Venetians. Slimline Venetian blinds offer impressive light and vision control...
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I have a great view. How can I maximise this but still decrease glare or improve privacy?
This is a really popular question. You probably didn't put that large picture window or sliding glass door in your home just to cover it up, right? Let take a look at some of the options available today. Sunscreen Blinds This by far the best choice when trying to maximize...
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How crucial is the energy efficiency of my windows?
If you have a east/ west facing window you will want to keep the hot weather out, southerly facing windows will require insulation as these windows rarely receive sunshine; but experience the wind chill factor of winter. Some newer homes have well insulated windows but the older homes with single...
