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How Artisan Shades Can Keep Your Home Warm This Winter

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Making a Thanksgiving Wreath with Original Shades

November, 2019

Original Blackout

Setting up the Ultimate Movie/Gaming Room

October, 2019

Halloween

How to Make Your Own Halloween Shade

October, 2019

Tips before remodel

Tips Before You Start Remodeling

September, 2019

Where to Find Redi Shade Products

September, 2019

Simple Slide Roller Brackets

We are so excited to introduce our newest product, Simple...

August, 2019

Tips For Hosting an End of the Summer BBQ

Sadly, we’re approaching the end of the summer. Kids are...

August, 2019

December 5, 2019

Shades 101

How Artisan Shades Can Keep Your Home Warm This Winter

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November 13, 2019

DIY & Lifestyle Home Decor

Making a Thanksgiving Wreath with Original Shades

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October 23, 2019

DIY & Lifestyle Home Improvement

Setting up the Ultimate Movie/Gaming Room

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October 2, 2019

DIY & Lifestyle Home Decor

How to Make Your Own Halloween Shade

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September 18, 2019

Home Improvement

Tips Before You Start Remodeling

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September 4, 2019

News & Updates

Where to Find Redi Shade Products

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August 21, 2019

News & Updates

Simple Slide Roller Brackets

We are so excited to introduce our newest product, Simple Slide Roller Brackets! These roller brackets will make installing your roller shades easier

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August 7, 2019

DIY & Lifestyle

Tips For Hosting an End of the Summer BBQ

Sadly, we’re approaching the end of the summer. Kids are going back to school. Vacation at the beach is a thing of the past. We’re beginning to lo

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July 24, 2019

Shades 101

How to Use an Arch Holder

We’ve been getting questions about how to use an arch holder when installing Original Arch Shades. Here is an easy step-by-step guide on how to do t

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April 17, 2019

News & Updates

What’s New in Window Shades

Today on Made in the Shade we are bringing you the latest and greatest updates in our selection of products! Keep on reading to learn what’s new in

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April 3, 2019

Shades 101

How to Install Artisan Custom Shades

If you’re a fan of the blog, you know how excited we are about the new installation method for our Artisan Custom shades with included Command Strip

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March 20, 2019

Shades 101

How To Cover Extra Wide Windows

Extra wide windows can be a great feature in any home. They make spaces feel light and bright. Unfortunately they can be challenging to cover without

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March 6, 2019

Shades 101

Safety First: The Benefits of Cordless Shades

Here at Redi Shade we are on a mission to make products that suit our customers needs so the safety of your family and ease of operation is our priori

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February 20, 2019

Shades 101

Window Shade Care Guide

For those wondering how best to care for and clean our shades, today we are bringing you a one-stop-shop window shade care guide. Paper Shades This in

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February 6, 2019

Shades 101

Installing Simple Stick Shades as an Outside Mount

We’ve been getting some questions about how to install our Simple Stick shades as an outside mount so we wanted to bring you an easy step-by-step gu

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January 23, 2019

Shades 101

How to Install Original Arch Shades

It’s easy to love the statement and elegance of an arch window, but we know how hard it is to find an affordable window covering solution for these

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January 9, 2019

Shades 101

The Redi Shade Dictionary: A Guide to Window Shade Terminology

We know window shade shopping can get overwhelming with window shade terminology. In turn, we’ve put together “The Redi Shade Dictionary”. T

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December 12, 2018

DIY & Lifestyle

4 Tips for Holiday Party Planning

With many folks gearing up to host holiday parties in the coming weeks, today on Made in the Shade we are gathering our top tips for holiday party pla

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November 28, 2018

Home Improvement

Shades for Every Season

Although our shades are designed for year round use, your light control and energy efficiency needs may change throughout the year. We’ve got you co

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November 14, 2018

Shades 101

How to Install Original Shades

Can you believe you can install Original shades in just three steps? Just trim, peel, and stick. These shades are perfect for dorms, apartments, new

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October 24, 2018

Shades 101

Artisan Custom Shades vs. Artisan Select Shades

Wondering what the difference is between our Artisan Custom Cellular shades and Artisan Select shades? Trying to decide which product is right for you

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October 17, 2018

Shades 101

How To Install Easy Lift Shades

Interested in our Easy Lift Trim-at-Home Cordless shades? We have a new video live on our You Tube channel showing you how to install Easy Lift shades

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October 10, 2018

Shades 101

How To Modify a Shade for an Imperfect Arch

Have questions about how to modify our Original Arch shades for an imperfect arch window? We’ve got a video for you! This guide offers info on:

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October 3, 2018

Shades 101

How to Install Shade Handles for Artisan Custom Cellular Shades

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to install shade handles for our Artisan Custom shades so we wanted to provide you with a visual tut

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September 19, 2018

From the Fans

Shade Hacks: Decorating Shades

You may have read our post a few weeks ago on painting your shades which is a great option to customize and match you decor, but for those looking to

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September 12, 2018

Home Improvement

10 Tips for Moving Stress-Free

Do you have an upcoming move that you’re already dreading? We totally understand! Moving can be stressful and overwhelming without the right tools a

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September 5, 2018

From the Fans

Shade Hacks: Repurposing Shades

Our Original Pleated Paper shades can be used for so much more than just your windows! From party decorations to fire starter, you can reuse your shad

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August 29, 2018

Shades 101

Which Shade Lift Style is Right for You?

Today on Made in the Shade we are bringing you a comparison of our three Artisan Custom Cellular shade lift styles: Standard, Top Down Bottom Up, and

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August 22, 2018

From the Fans

Shade Hacks: Painting Shades to Match Decor

Did you know you can paint your Original and Original Arch shades to match your decor, introduce an accent color, or create a textured pattern? Althou

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August 15, 2018

Home Improvement

10 Renter-Friendly Upgrades

No tools installation and easy removal can be of value to any home improvement project, but especially in rentals. Whether you’re aiming to preserve

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August 8, 2018

From the Fans

Shade Hacks: Layering Shades and Curtains

We are loving these customer-submitted photos of our Artisan Custom shades layered with sheer curtains. By layering shades and curtains you can elonga

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August 1, 2018

DIY & Lifestyle

Our 2018 Back to Campus Checklist

With college classes soon to be back in session, check out our 2018 Back to Campus Checklist including our Original Pleated Paper Blackout shades. P

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July 25, 2018

From the Fans

Shade Hacks: Installing Shades for a Skylight

We are starting a new series on Made in the Shade called “Shade Hacks” where we will be featuring quick tips and tricks to use with our Redi Sha

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July 18, 2018

Shades 101

FAQ: What is the difference between an inside and outside mount?

We often get questions about the difference between inside and outside mount shades. Simply put, inside mount shades are mounted on the inside of the

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July 11, 2018

Home Improvement

5 Simple Swaps to Keep Your Home Cool this Summer Without AC

With summer in full swing and temperatures still rising, we are all looking for ways to keep our homes cooler during the summer months. These five sim

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July 4, 2018

Shades 101

Get to Know Redi Shade’s Products

With our growing product selection and various window covering options, we get a lot of questions about the difference between our shades. That’

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June 27, 2018

DIY & Lifestyle

4 Tips for Summer BBQs

With summer in full swing and Fourth of July fast approaching, we’ve had tips for summer BBQ’s on the mind. Being the quintessential summertime ac

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June 20, 2018

Shades 101

Find Your Perfect Fit: by Budget

We are excited to bring you our first series here on Made in the Shade; Find Your Perfect Fit. This three part series of quizzes will help you what sh

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June 13, 2018

Home Decor

10 Interior Design Styles & Their Perfect Shade Pairing

There are two things interior design styles and Redi Shade’s Artisan Custom line have in common; endless varieties and a perfect fit for everyone. W

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June 6, 2018

Shades 101

The Ultimate Shade Showdown: Cellular vs. Pleated Window Shades

We get a lot of questions about the difference between our cellular and pleated window shades. Each style has benefits and can suit different needs or

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May 30, 2018

DIY & Lifestyle

Dreaming of Sleep: 3 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep Tonight

Imagine your perfect night’s sleep. A quiet room. Your bed just waiting for you. The end of the day lifts from your shoulders as you close your eyes

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May 23, 2018

Shades 101

How to Remove and Reinstall Artisan Custom Shades

Looking for more information about how to remove and reinstall Artisan Custom Shades? With Simple Fit™ installation and new included Command® Strip

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May 16, 2018

News & Updates

Welcome to Made in the Shade

Welcome to Made in the Shade Here at Redi Shade are so excited to announce the launch of our blog, Made in the Shade. In this blog you will not only f

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