With the economy in a slump, buying a new home seems to be out of the question. However, there are ways you can brighten up your home and give it a new feeling without having to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars. Buy new curtains or roman blinds. You can
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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Can't Afford To Move Home? 10 Ways to Brighten Up Your House in the Credit Crunch
Curtain Care Guide
Buying curtains made with high quality fabrics gives any interior the elegant look you demand. So caring for these curtains must be done with their specific requirements in mind, or your curtains will be irreparably ruined, and thus no longer suitable for your living space. The first question is, what
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Linen – Linen Curtains?
Linen is a very common fabric for curtains to be manufactured from, but not many people understand it’s origins or how it is manufactued. Linen has been around for centuries, and it can be traced as far back into history. Not only was it used to make fabrics but it
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A Brief History Of Curtains
In all likelihood, somewhere in a Neanderthal cave, the lady of house figured out that the elements posed a problem and used animal hide to cover open portals of light. Animal hide, fur and membrane are the ancestors of today’s curtains used in numerous window treatments. Over time, curtains on
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Spring Cleaning Tips For A Warmer Home
After a long, dark, cold winter you may be excited for the upcoming spring… a time of warmer climate and sunnier atmosphere. Why should your home be any different? Spring cleaning can actually begin as early as January or February, and it is an easier task if you spread your
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A Slightly Misguided Curtain Advert
This wartime advert made me smile. Curtains aren’t just pretty, they have their practical uses too, such as protecting us from A-bomb blasts! The ad text reads – Heavy canvas window curtains, specially treated, are designed to give partial protection from the effects of an A-bomb blast. The curtains are
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Curtains Are Green! Reduce Your Energy Bills
Posted in Choosing your Curtains or Roman Blinds Curtain Accessories Curtains Interiors and Ideas Tips and Hints
Using interlined or thermally lined curtains or Roman blinds is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to insulate your home. They cut your energy bills significantly, even during the long, cold winter months. They also reduce your electric bills in the summer by keeping out excessive heat. In
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