Tom spent 20 years running his own contracting company, working as a building mechanic and operating as a carpenter. Now he creates solar, home security, moving and home warranty content content for ...

If it weren’t for Venetian blinds, it would be curtains for me. It also would be valances, drapes, shutters and other ...

I'm not sure that the shutters would block more light than the blinds block, but if you had the shutters on the exterior and the blinds on the interior, I think you'd see a big improvement.

The right window treatments do far more than add privacy and shield your home from the harsh afternoon sun—but are yours ...