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5 Fall DIYs with Original Shades

Posted on November 7, 2022 at 2:59 pm by Chelsea Babin

The days have gotten shorter, the leaves have changed color and the temperature is still dropping…we know what that means – we are in the midst of fall! Are you installing new Original Pleated Paper Shades or replacing your current ones for the season change? Do not throw away the excess paper – it can be used for some DIYs! Or if you are new to Original Shades and want to do these DIYs because they are so cute, that works too. Here are 5 fall DIY crafts you can do with Original Shades. Thanksgiving Wreath This is a fun… Read More

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Shades for the Summer

Posted on July 6, 2022 at 5:01 pm by Chelsea Babin

It’s Summer time! Known for relaxation and having fun vacations. It gets insanely hot and we know what that means…the house stays too warm and our energy bills get more expensive. We have found that our Light Blocking and Blackout shades are a great help to our customers during this time of the year. So we went live on Amazon to share why we recommend them, especially for the summer months. Check out this link to view the livestream (Don’t forget to follow us on Amazon to catch our next live) LIGHT BLOCKING These are great for blocking most of… Read More

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Window Shade Light Controls

Posted on June 3, 2022 at 2:21 pm by Chelsea Babin

Let the light in or keep it out…it is up to you. Maybe you work the night shift and need to keep light out so you can sleep or maybe you like using natural light to brighten up your house during the day, but still want privacy. There is a shade for you. We went live on Amazon to discuss our different shades and the varying light control options we offer. Check out this link to view the livestream. (Follow us to catch our next live.) Light Filtering These shades are great for letting light in; but, still give you… Read More

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Spring Refresh With Redi Shade

Posted on March 31, 2022 at 5:30 pm by Chelsea Babin

Spring has officially sprung! And, we know what that means – spring cleaning! Cleaning can sometimes be overwhelming – especially such a daunting task like spring cleaning. We went live on Amazon and shared some of our favorite tips and tricks for giving your home that refresh that it needs from the fall/winter season. Check out this link to view the livestream. Get Organized First, let’s talk about organization. Getting organized before you start your home refresh can be super helpful and make the tasks at hand easier and quicker to accomplish. Start with a list of To Do’s. Go… Read More

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Snowflake DIY

Posted on December 16, 2021 at 1:07 pm by JC

Tis the season for another DIY Craft with Original Shades. We’ve got an easy snowflake DIY craft for you and your family that will get your place holiday ready. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: – 1 36” or 48” Original Light Filtering Shade (Paper or Fabric) – Spray Paint – Glitter – Holiday-themed decor – Scissors – to cut shapes – Glue Gun – Utility knife or sharp kitchen knife – Optional: Spray glue STEP 1 First, using an Original Paper or Original Fabric shade, trim your shade to the desired width. The wider the width, the larger the snowflake. Pro… Read More

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Shades 101: Window Types

Posted on November 10, 2021 at 6:42 pm by JC

Did you know that there are 27 different kinds of windows? How does one figure out if their windows work with our shades? We are here to help you figure it out! On today’s blog, “Shades 101: Window Types”, we’ll be going over the best window types our products work in and the windows they don’t work as well in. Before we explore window types, it’s important to determine how to mount your shade. Although our shades are designed for inside mount, you can install them for an outside mount. Inside mount shades are installed within the window casing, while… Read More

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DIY & Lifestyle, Home Decor, Home Improvement, Shades 101

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