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When I was a kid, my parents decided to sell the small brick home we lived in. Unfortunately, they didn’t receive any high offers for the house. Because I don’t ever want to experience the difficulties selling a house that my parents did, I’ve researched home improvements homeowners can make to add value to their properties before placing them on the market. A great remodeling project to undertake before selling a home is installing new windows. New windows can add value by improving both the appearance and energy efficiency of a home. On this blog, I hope you will discover the benefits of installing new windows in your home before attempting to sell it. Enjoy!

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How Much Light Can Your Custom Blinds Filter?

by Jesse Henderson

Do you want to get custom blinds for your home, but you're debating between what material will be used for the final product? There are many options out there, which can make the decision a bit overwhelming. One category you may be undecided on is how much light will pass through the custom blinds. With there being three different categories to pick from, it will help to know a bit more about them before you make a decision and order your custom blinds.

Blackout Blinds

Many people that sleep during the day because they work odd hours will want blackout blinds, which completely block out all light from the window. While it may seem a bit extreme, it can be a great way to simulate night time during the day. If the small gap between the blinds and the windows is bothering you, consider adding gap blockers to the sides of the windows to help cover up the gaps. They attach to the window frame itself rather than the blinds, so you won't have to remove them every time that the window blinds are opened. 

Darkening Blinds

Are you looking to cover your windows so that your room is dark, but not pitch black? Then you will likely want room darkening blinds. The material blocks almost all of the light that comes through the windows and helps reduce glare off of screens in the room. Consider blinds that pull down from the top so that you have complete coverage on the bottom half of the window to prevent people from seeing in, but can still look over the top to see outside your home. 

Light Filtering Blinds

If you want to allow the most amount of light into your room, you'll want to use light filtering blinds. The material will diffuse the light and allow it to enter the room very evenly. The material will then give the room a warm glow when the blinds are pulled down, which may be an appealing aesthetic based on the fabric color you pick. Many people like light filtering blinds because it still allows natural light into the room, but it does not allow others to see into your home. 

Think you're ready to order your custom blinds? Reach out to a custom blind manufacturer in your area so that they can make the exact type of blinds you want for your home. 

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