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Window Treatment Tips & Ideas
Real advice from a family that's been installing blinds, shades, and shutters in Houston and The Woodlands since 2009. From product comparisons to maintenance tips, we share what we've learned on the job — no fluff, no sales pitch.
Little hands. Curious paws. A guide to window cord safety
Kids, pets, or both? A room-by-room look at window cords, cordless options and the questions worth asking.
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The window treatment brands Starlite trusts in Houston
Hunter Douglas, Norman, Alta, TEXTON and Design Shutters each solve different window-treatment problems. Here is how Starlite decides where to start.
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Before & After: Motorized Roller Shades in Conroe, TX
A two-story living room with bare, glaring windows, and a staircase wall of windows that made installation its own challenge — see the real before and after, plus the shades in three positions.
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How much do custom blinds cost in Houston in 2026?
A useful starting price, the choices that move it, and what is—and is not—included in a custom window-treatment quote.
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Solving the Light-Gap Problem: A Whole-Home Roller Shade Project in Willis
Some blackout shades block almost all the light — until you notice the strip of daylight sneaking in along the sides. Here's how we solved it for a whole home in Bentwater, Willis, TX before move-in day.
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A New House, A Personal Style: Zebra Shades & Plantation Shutters in Shenandoah, TX
Matching zebra shades across floors, complementing existing plantation shutters, and planning new Bahama shutters through an HOA approval — a whole-home project in Shenandoah, TX.
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Window Treatments for Arched Windows: What Actually Works
Plantation shutters, honeycomb shades, or a deliberately uncovered arch? Compare the practical options before hiding the shape that made the window special.
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