POINCIANA, Fla. – Mary Lou in Poinciana had 2 broken slats in her horizontal window blinds from her dog so we showed her where to find new slats and how to replace them. If you have a project you’d ...

Window blinds are notoriously tricky to clean, and even more so when you’re dealing with slats or plantation shutters. Thoroughly cleaning both sides of every single slat to rid them of the dreaded ...

Shutters as a window covering are a great choice. Wood shutters are a wonderful way to add elegance and warmth to your home. They look nice and require no maintenance. They afford privacy and also ...

Dear Jim: My windows are not the most efficient. Instead of replacing them, I am considering installing rolling shutters for their efficiency, storm protection and security. What design features ...

Question: I want a strong window shutter for security and storms, but I don’t want it to block my outdoor view. Is a rolling shutter strong enough and will it improve the efficiency of a large window?

My dining-room windows already have California shutters, and I am considering adding drapery to step up the drama and texture. Can I have both shutters and curtains? I swear I saw this in a magazine ...