Window treatments can make a room feel lively and fresh--until they get dusty and dirty, that is. Unfortunately, cleaning blinds, drapes or shades is typically an unpleasant task that nobody really enjoys, so it gets put off until the layer of dirt gets pretty thick. Put an end to your dirty drapery issues with the tips below, which will show you the easiest way to clean each classically tough-to-clean style of window treatment in a flash.
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Going green is on the forefront of a lot of construction movements. But when it comes to metal roofs, some people have trouble understanding what it is about them that makes them "green." Equally, they want to know what a metal roof can do for them beyond its environmental friendliness.
Green Roofing Criteria
You can tell what makes a metal roof green by seeing what makes other roofs the opposite of green.
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Are you planning to install a pool on your property? A pool can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, spend more time with friends and family, and possibly increase the value of your home. However, a pool is also a big undertaking. If anything goes wrong during the installation process, your schedule could be delayed and you could face added expenses. It's important that you're fully prepared for installation before your contractor begins work.
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Coming home to find that a pipe has burst in your home and is spilling water everywhere is one of the worse plumbing disasters imaginable. While this situation will ultimately require the help of a professional plumber from a company like Hilmans Plumbing, getting the help you need could take several hours. Thankfully, there is no need to simply wait for the plumber to arrive. In fact, by choosing to take action while you wait, you will be able to greatly minimize the amount of damage that is done to your home.
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Balloon shades, panels, drapes, valances – there's so much that goes into window treatments. How you dress your windows influences the décor of the rest of your room. Select the most attractive window treatments according to the style of your room.
Bedroom
Quite often you want privacy and darkness in your bedroom, which means putting up shades. A simple way to dress up the shade-covered window is with a valance. Valances can be a simple stretch of fabric, but they're very attractive when either box pleated or hung as a swag of fabric.
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