Shutter Inventory
Thursday, November 19, 2009
(1) Pearl shutter with 2" deco frame with a divider rail in the middle Fits window approximately 31 wide x 71 tall (the window can vary a little from this measurement) - $200 includes installation and tax. (1) Pearl shutter for a french door with a trim to trim window measurement of 21 1/2 wide and 80 1/4" tall (2880 in builder's terms). This measurement can vary by a fraction of an inch. You will need at least one and one-half inch between the trim around your ROUND door knob and the trim around the window. The knob needs to be on the right side of the door. There is a divider rail in the middle of the shutter. $160 includes installation and tax. These will be sold by telephone only and a credit card will be necessary to purchase them. Be sure they will fit your window and door as there will be no refunds after you have purchased them. If you have any questions as to whether they will fit, please call us at 480-883-6677 Labels: french door, inventory, shutters
Bionic Band
Thursday, October 29, 2009
I have been introduced to a new wonder product - the Bionic Band. It is a wrist (or ankle) band that aids in balance, strength, and mental clarity. It is all due to P.A.R.T. or proton alignment resonance technology which aligns the protons in our bodies to work together which leads to all-over better health. Go to the website, kayveeaz.bionicband.com to read all about it. There is even information there about joining the distribution network. For a limited time, I will give a free band to customers who purchase $1,000 or more of blinds or shutters (excluding tax) from the Blind Shop - a $60 value!   Labels: balance, bionic band, blinds, shutters, strength
NEW! Roman and Roller Shades
New PERSONA Roller & Roman Shades are the latest innovation in custom window fashions from Comfortex. Customize your Roman and Roller shades by choosing from among 800 colors, textures, patterns, and borders. Log into personashades.com and see what your windows will look like with your choices.Labels: blinds, Comfortex, roller shades, roman shades, window coverings
Strangulation Hazards
Monday, June 1, 2009
It is very sad what happened to Mike Tyson's daughter. Although I do not have a treadmill at home, I do have window blinds with cords. My grandsons come over weekly, so I walked around my home and made sure all the cords were out of their reach. I wrote a blog a few months ago about child safety and blind cords, but this tragedy just reminded me that we cannot be too careful. Please be sure your children and grandchildren are safe from cords of any kind.Labels: blinds, cellular shades, child safety, cords, strangulation
Harmony Cellular Verticals on Sale!
Harmony cellular vertical window treatments combine the soft look of fabric with a "cellular pocket vane" for appearance that is stunning and practical. A "cellular pocket vane" provides a 20% increase in energy efficiency over standard verticals - year round. They are available in a large variety of colors and patterns and make a beautiful addition to your home. They are perfect for sliding glass doors. Contact us about our summer sale on these blinds!Labels: blinds, cellular shades, energy efficient, harmony, vanes, vertical blinds, verticals
Our Composite Shutters (Woodlore)
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
OUR COMPOSITE SHUTTERS, CALLED WOODLORE, ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE!
Up to 70% of a basswood tree is discarded when making a basswood shutter. When a basswood tree is cut from a forest, it takes 100 years for another basswood tree to grow in its place. Woodlore shutters are made from fast-growth trees farmed in Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia. This timber is grown specifically to make Woodlore, and an amazing 80-90% of the tree is used to create our shutters. The growth cycle for these trees is only 8 years. Woodlore exceeds all current environmental regulations including the new maximum formaldehyde emission standard of 0.08 PPM (parts per million) that California is considering to take effect January 1, 2012. Woodlore material was tested by the Composite Panel Association (CPA) according to the Large Chamber (ASTM E1333) – the test that will actually be used to meet California’s regulations. According to their test results in 2007, they determined that the amount of formaldehyde concentration in the air emitted by our Woodlore material is 0.00 PPM. You can be assured that you are receiving a product that is not only beautiful, but environmentally safe.Labels: shutters, woodlore
Window Treatments Help to Keep the Heat Out
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
This is an article I recently wrote for the ToFixit! newsletter:
Summer is coming and for we Arizonans, that means hot! And as much as we enjoy the pool season, we don't enjoy the increased energy bills and the UV rays streaming into our homes.
Window treatments will help keep the heat out of your home and will prevent UV damage to furniture, draperies, and flooring. Don't be blinded by the many types of window treatments available - choose what will be energy-efficient for your window exposure as well as what function and style you need in a window treatment. Team your window treatments with window tinting or sunscreens and you will have double protection against the summer heat.
There are many types of window treatments available that are good choices for energy-efficiency with some being better than others. Cellular shades provide the highest R value (resistance to heat/air conditioning) of all window treatments, earning up to a 4.81 out of 5 for its double-cell pocket protection and white backing that will reflect the heat back outside. Wood blinds with its natural insulation carries an R value of 3.2 with shutters at 3.4. Roller shades with their numerous degrees of UV ray blockage are also good insulators for your windows. Avoid aluminum miniblinds as aluminum attracts heat, so those old miniblinds in your bedrooms are actually making your rooms hotter! Our consultant will be happy to meet with you to discuss your windowcovering needs and to show you samples of the best treatment for your windows. Call the Blind Shop at 480-883-6677 or email us at blindshop@cox.net to schedule an appointment.
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