Blackout curtains and blackout shades are popular window treatments for many reasons. They provide almost total darkness in any room, from a baby’s nursery to a home theater. They block noise, making them a great choice for home offices. And they save energy by trapping heat in
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Sometimes it seems like every cause has a month devoted to it. October, for example, is known as Pizza Month, Squirrel Awareness Month, and National Toilet Tank Repair Month, to name but a few. While some might find these causes amusing (especially those of us who are
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When you think of curtains, drapes, and shades, a window is usually the first thing that comes to mind. While this is understandable, it’s only half the story. Doors, it turns out, have their own list of demands when it comes to window treatments. While that list
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Decorating a newborn baby’s nursery is a rite of passage for most parents-to-be. In many ways, it makes the idea of having a baby seem real. You’re creating a space for this new person, carving out a place where he or she will rest, play, and grow.
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It’s summer in Wilmington, NC. The kids are running back and forth from the pool to the kitchen, the dog wants to go outside every five minutes to roll in the grass, and dinner is being served on the back deck instead of on the kitchen table.
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