Tag Archives: window treatments

Saving on Electricity

With the price of electricity tipped to rise considerably in Australia, and probably the same in other countries, we need to find ways of saving money.So here are a few tips for saving on electricity. Switch off lights when you leave a room. It sounds simple but it’s amazing how many people don’t. Also make sure to switch off appliances when they are not in use. Don’t leave these switched on. Overhead fans are much cheaper to run than an air conditioner and quite effective. Use of blinds, curtains and awnings is another way of keeping heating and cooling costs … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: October 1 – 7

Whew! What a busy week. My family has two birthdays that land a week apart and aside from the family celebrations, we also had a birthday party in there. I did get a little bit behind, but my articles for this week are available now and Mary Ann has done a great job of keeping you updated with wonderful ideas while I played catch up. Home Chore List: Twice-A-Year Cleaning Chores (1) Mary Ann’s Chore Lists are quite handy. Breaking things down this way may help us get more organized, but I’ve noticed something else: this breakdown shows just how … Continue reading →

Another View of Window Treatments

Do you have great window treatments? You probably spent a lot of time choosing or making them, and you may have even spent quite a bit of money getting just what you wanted. Beautiful window treatments are like icing on a cake, so many of us find it well worth the time as well as the cost involved in order to get the perfect treatments. On the other hand, here is something we do not always think about… What do those window treatments look like from the exterior of the home? Of course, there are window treatments that look just … Continue reading →

Lighter Fare: Window Treatments

In previous articles on lightening up for spring and summer, window treatments were mentioned. Removing heavy drapes and curtains or simply opening them up and adding sheers were some of the recommended changes but if you would like more ideas, read on. If you want to let the sunshine in but have concerns regarding privacy, even during certain hours, consider adding blinds, shades, or matchstick shades to close when privacy is needed. When you want to open the windows or simply let more light in, retract the shades or blinds and use lightweight treatments such as sheers, valances, or window … Continue reading →

Non-standard Doorways and Windows

Determining how you should dress non-standard windows and doorways requires a bit of creativity. Arched doorways and windows, and other different shapes give a home a lot of character, but a hexagonal or rounded shape can leave you wondering how to treat the opening. While you can create treatments that fit the shape, doing so tends to be a little awkward. For windows, it’s usually best to leave the top area open and simply run a curtain rod straight across at the first area in which there are parallel lines, or in other words, just below the rounded or hexagonal … Continue reading →

No-Fabric Window Treatments

Frosted Glass Spray A great way to allow light in but to maintain privacy at the same time is to treat windows with frosted glass spray. You can find this product in many craft shops or order online. You will need to make sure the area you are working in is well ventilated, or to remove the window pane if possible and spray it outside. Frosted glass spray or “etching” spray is applied in much the same way as spray paint. Shake it well, hold the can 10-12″ from surface, and spray lightly and evenly. The etched look will show … Continue reading →

Some Cool Ideas for Kid’s Curtain Rods

You don’t have to spend as much on hardware as you do on your window treatments to create a custom look. You can use inexpensive, simple to install materials, and dress them up with creative touches. Sports Themes Would your little boy or girl love a sports themed room? Your inspiration can begin with the curtain rods. It may sound strange, but think about it. What child wouldn’t think real baseballs instead of finials is cool? Simply drill holes into the side two baseballs and place the balls on each end of a dowel rod. You can paint the dowel … Continue reading →

Unique Window Treatments

These window treatments provide privacy, and light control, but they also provide storage. Shoe Bag Window Cover Okay, this one might sound a little strange at first, but you’ll see where I’m going with it. The best part about it is that it’s super simple to put together. For an average size window, you will need six canvas shoe bags. Select the flat, sixteen-pocket design. Sew two shoe bags together side by side. Cut off the tops of the second and third pair, and sew the second and third pairs the same way. Next, sew the second pair to the … Continue reading →