New Quick Quote Changes

We just added new options to the Quick Quote to make the specifications of your product much easier to determine verses having to go to the specs page to get answers. I am sure there are several bugs in this that needs to be worked out so please call if you are not sure. Size [...]

Tips for out-of-level windows

This information comes from Hunter Douglas. How to recognize when a window is not “level” or “square”. How to identify Out-of-Level Windows Inside the window: The shade rolls up unevenly and may appear to be crooked. Using a level, verify that the top of the window frame is level. If the window frame is not [...]

Corridor Homes

This site is run by Kevin and is loaded with information on Designing, Building, Financing, Furnishing & Landscaping your Corridor Home. It provides tons of links, books and other information. Check out Corridor Homes today.

Child Safety

I have a 2 1/2 year old and child safety often is not thought of when you are selecting your blinds. When you have a young child, the type of blind you order is extremely important. The Parents for Window Blind Safety (www.pfwbs.org) organization is an excellent source of information on what types of window [...]

R-Value and Coefficient explained

This information comes from Hunter Douglas Window Fashions and is interesting. R-Value The R-Value is simply the measure of a blinds ability to resist the heat flow which is very important during the cool winter. The higher the R-Value, the more insulation the blind provides and the better at reducing heat loss. A standard window [...]

Hunter Douglas price increases

Yep, it is that time of year. Starting May 1st, Hunter Douglas will be increasing their prices. We have not received the new price books yet but have received a memo on the projected price increases. All products are going to increase between three to five percent. The only ones that will remain the same [...]

*New* Hunter Douglas Designer Roller Shades

Highlights of this new and exciting product are: -123 new colors: 15 new fabrics and 26 collections -Three fabric Categories: Traditional, classic look and traditional feel, Natural, casual, the look of grass cloth, chenille, and other natural elements, and lastly the new Soft category with elegant textures, gentle hand and luxurious colors. – New lifting [...]

Jubilance Roman Shades

After 10 years of operation, Hunter Douglas has discontinued their Jubilance Roman Shades line. They are planning on coming out with a totally new line but this popular product has gone the way of the dinosaur. Hunter will continue doing repairs on this until all the fabric is depleted.

Damaged blinds due to shipping

Recently we had two cases where Fed Ex and UPS have damaged the blinds during shipping. These are the best two companies for shipping blinds that the factories could find and the least expensive so we do not have a choice on this. Shipping damages is covered under warranty but this is how to go [...]

February News Letter and Promos

9 promotions for February Save $10 on Hunter Douglas Applause honeycomb shades Easyrise continuous cordloop….Applause Easyrise details and prices 5% off all Prestige Vertical blinds….click here for sale prices 1 cent sale on Comfortex top down-bottom up Signature series cellular shades….a $30 savings 5% off all Comfortex Woodwinds 2″ composite blinds….sale prices click here 1 cent [...]