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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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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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Redi Shade Product FAQs

Posted on November 29, 2021 at 10:09 pm by JC

We recently went live on Amazon, answering some of our most common Redi Shade Product FAQs. Check out this link to view the livestream. If you prefer to read, below are the product FAQs of this Amazon Live session. First, we answer the most common question we receive and FAQs about our Easy Lift shades. Secondly, we go over common questions about Original Shades. And finally, we wrap up with FAQs about our Original Arch and Simple Slide Roller bracket products. Q: Do I need any tools to install these shades? A: No Tools required to install any of our… Read More

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Kid Friendly Halloween DIY Shade

Posted on October 27, 2021 at 3:03 pm by JC

Looking for an easy Halloween craft to do with your kids? We’ve got you covered. Our DIY Halloween Original Shade is a fun, quick and easy way to spruce up your windows for this spooky season! What you will need: – 1 36” or 48” Original Blackout Shade (black) – 1 36” or 48” Original Light Filtering Shade (white) – Halloween themed stencils (we used ghost and bat ones) – Halloween themed stickers – Metallic markers (show up better on dark shades) – Spider webbing (optional) – Spider (optional) – Scissors – to cut shapes – Glue gun or any… Read More

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News & Updates

30 Years of Redi Shade

Posted on June 30, 2021 at 2:31 pm by Brienna

It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years of Redi Shade! Time flies when you are having fun, that is for sure. 30 years later and we are still making innovative solutions and have continued to grow our Redi Shade product family with many more No Tools products. Our story started in 1991 in California, with our famous Original Pleated Paper shades that to this day are still our top seller. We even had decorative versions of the shades back then too! At the time we had just a few dozen employees who together, would put together every order to… Read More

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Quiz: What Shade Fits Your Style Best?

Posted on August 12, 2020 at 3:13 pm by Brienna

Having a hard time deciding what shade is best for you? Can’t decide what shade fits your style best? We offer so many options! It’s hard to decide what’s going to work best for your needs. If you are asking yourself any of the following questions, take our quiz and we will help you figure it out! What shade is going to work best for the size I need? Do I want a shade made out of paper or fabric? What shade will work best for the room I need it for? What shade is going to keep the most… Read More

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Shade Hacks: For Shade Removal

Posted on July 15, 2020 at 3:00 pm by Brienna

Everyone loves hacks! And we love to give them. We’ve come up with a few hacks that we have found to be very helpful when needing to remove some of our shades. These especially work with our Simple Stick installation shades like Original, Original Arch, and Easy Lift shades. Surface Prep For all of our products it’s always a good idea to properly clean the surface before installing the shade. This will help not only to install the shade, but also to remove it. Apply some rubbing alcohol to the surface and then make sure it is totally dry before… Read More

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We are all about No Tools

Posted on March 18, 2020 at 3:00 pm by Brienna

We are all about No Tools Did you know that we are a No Tools Installation company? That’s right! For all of our products, you don’t need any tools. This means no drills or screws. Plus we make it so simple to install you don’t need anyone to help you install any of our products. Everything from Original Shades to our newest addition, Simple Slide Roller Brackets, have no need for tools. Original Shades It’s as simple as trim, peel and stick! Literally all you have to do. Then the clips help you keep them in place as you move… Read More

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Home Improvement

Layers Mean Cozy

Posted on February 12, 2020 at 3:00 pm by Brienna

Layers Mean Cozy Winter has a way of bringing out our best methods at staying warm. As temps go down, out come the tricks to hang onto the warmth. Extra thick socks and that sweater you refuse to get rid of are hanging out on the couch with Mr. Blanket and Mrs. Hot Cocoa. Waiting for Spring isn’t that bad when you can stay warm. But what if you have to fight to stay warm? What if there’s a draft blowing under your nose and the floor is freezing and Mr. Blanket just isn’t cutting it like he used to?… Read More

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Easy Lift & Easy Lift Select

Posted on January 17, 2020 at 5:33 pm by Brienna

Did you know that not only do we have Easy Lift Shades, but also offer Easy Lift Select Shades? You may be wondering, how are they similar and what’s the real difference between the two? The Similarities The Differences We love these shades! They are so easy to install and look as beautiful as very expensive shades, but at a much lower price. If you want to know where to find these shades, both online and in retail stores, head to our product locator or check out one of our latest blog posts, Where to Find Redi Shade Products. Read More

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