Before and Afters

remake panels and add sheers — Pre-made panels purchased online are not always the right thing to do. Remaking these to be satisfactory cost almost as much as the panels alone. And they were the wrong color and so needed to be hidden.

liv9ngnroom black and gray valance and panels — Fabric and paint. Who knew??

Paint. And a paint wizard. Jami Bouvier did this.

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Stop Rings and Grommets From Catching on an Expansion Rod

Every been so frustrated at the curtains snagging on the expansion joins that you just wanted to spit?

Here is the solution. I don’t remember where I learned this, if anyone knows where it came from, please let me know and I’ll give due credit. I’ve been using this fix for several years.

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Five Things About Solar Shades

Solar Shades 2016

How to choose the right solar shade

Layers are the Key for Reducing Heat Loss at the Window

Window Heat-Loss Rant

Summer Sun

Shade Fabrics

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