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5 Grill Recipes to try for the Fourth of July!

5 Grill Recipes to try for the Fourth of July!

Entertaining for Independence Day? Try one of these 5 recipes that are sure to make the perfect addition to your summer gathering. Grilled Shrimp, Zucchini, and Tomatoes with Feta Ingredients 1 large garlic clove, finely grated 2 teaspoons finely chopped oregano 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons olive oil, [...]

How Leaders Handle Hard Conversations

How Leaders Handle Hard Conversations

Owning a business means that, at the end of the day, any questions or issues that arise come down to how you handle it. Sometimes ugly situations will rear its head and you have to figure out the best solution to solve the dilemma. Having those tough conversations is inevitable and you always want to [...]

Sunscreen to Blackout: Learn the Difference Between Types of Fabrics

Sunscreen to Blackout: Learn the Difference Between Types of Fabrics

Our fabrics are sourced from only the best fabric houses and offer a range of benefits from UV protection, flame retardancy, Green Guard, and PVC-free choices. Our ranges have varying degrees of filtration from sheer to complete blackout, giving you a choice to create privacy, a completely dark room, or a sheerly covered window where [...]

Create the Ultimate Stay-All-Day Backyard

Create the Ultimate Stay-All-Day Backyard

If you didn’t fully utilize your backyard in Summer 2020, then you’re sure going to want to get the most use out of it this summer. Here are five ways that you can create a stay-all-day backyards: Let’s say that you did get to improve your backyard last summer, maybe you’ve got the basics down. [...]

Project Spotlight: An Unexpected Way to do Movie Night

Project Spotlight: An Unexpected Way to do Movie Night

There is more than one way to use our shades! We love the unexpected use of this shade as a projector screen in this Dallas home. Thank you, Gayle, for sharing this very unique way to use Shadesol Alfresco. Dealer: Gayle's Blind Spot Product: Shadesol Alfresco Room in the Home: Patio Color: Nano 95 in [...]

Window Coverings: Market Projection for the Next Five Years

Window Coverings: Market Projection for the Next Five Years

The Window Coverings Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.42% over the forecast period from 2021 - 2026. Urbanization is speeding up, and so are the creative and efficient ways to house more people and more businesses in less space. This is leading to more opportunities for vendors in the Window Coverings Market.  [...]

Astragal Vs. T-Post: What to Choose?

Astragal Vs. T-Post: What to Choose?

There are many options available to customize your shutters so that it fits the dimensions of the home and the customer’s expectations. An Astragal (or D-Mould) is a piece of molding that is added to the stile of a specified panel. It is 1/2” in depth and overlaps the top/front of the adjoining panel. A [...]

Your Business Engaged in Community

Your Business Engaged in Community

Over the last few decades, businesses have realized how important it is to give back and participate in the community. There is a multitude of ways to connect with your local community. It may seem like a tough task to add to the plate, but it’s easier to connect with organizations in your neighborhood. A [...]

Project Spotlight: Before and After

Project Spotlight: Before and After

We love a good progress shot. One of our latest Weatherwell Elite installations in Heath, Texas was completed beautifully. Creating a perfect, 3-way enclosed outdoor room for the summer! Before:  After: WINDOW TREATMENTS Exterior Shutters & Shades

Get the Look : Pink Pastels for Spring

Get the Look : Pink Pastels for Spring

Take a look at this beautiful dining area in Rowlett, Texas. Modern and elegant, the room is tied together with such a simple, cute, and chic ambiance. The subtle pink hues give the room a feminine quality while balancing out the darker tones of the dining set. Feeling inspired? You can recreate this pretty-in-pink pastel [...]