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 and preparation. Today we are going to share our top 10 tips for moving to help you get ready for the big day. Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, these helpful hacks will save you time, money, and the ever-too-common moving headache. 1. Break it down and plan it out There’s nothing worse than frantically packing into the wee hours of the morning before your big move. Sit down around a month before your…
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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? Although we offer staple neutral tones like white, natural, cafe, gray, chocolate and black, you may want to match your shade to an upholstery or textile in a color we don’t offer. Painting your shade is a great way to achieve this look and it couldn’t be easier. We’ve had several customers send us awesome examples of this hack and we’ve even tested it at the Redi Shade office for our craft guide. . . . To…
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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 Shade products. If you have a shade hack you’d like to share with us, snap a picture and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Pinterest. We’d love to hear about it and feature it in our next shade hacks post! If you have a skylight in your home check out this great shade hack from one of our customers: Our Original Pleated shades are not just for traditional vertical windows,…
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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 simple swaps are going to keep the temperature down and some even offer bonus energy savings! 1. Swap your open door (and window) policy for a strict schedule You can greatly influence the temperature of your home by keeping doors and windows closed during the warmest hours of the day. For areas where the temperature drops at night, stick to a schedule of airing your home out during the evening hours and closing all…
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