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Your Guide to Curtains and Window Treatments

Paralyzed by possibilities when it comes to dealing with your windows? This quick primer will give you the know-how to find the right treatments for every spot in your home.

10 Top Window Treatment Trends

When your window treatments — curtains, valances and cornices — have seen better days, it's time to try these window treatment trends to shed some new light on your space.

Why Are Flannel Sheets Warmer Than Others?

Why are flannel sheets so much warmer than others?—Neil Joiner, Vienna, GeorgiaFlannel is a material made from loosely spun (twisted) yarn, whether the yarn itself is wool, cotton, synthetic or a mix of fibers. Because the yarn is looser, flannel fabrics have lots of tiny air pockets. These air pockets are insulating, so your body [...]

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

9 quick science-approved things you can do to make your mornings better.

There's a psychological reason you should be making your bed.

40 Pretty Feminine Walk-In Closet Design Ideas

We continue telling you how to organize feminine interiors in your house, and now it’s time for the temple of any girl – for a walk-in closet! There’s a pl

Neil Gaiman Knows What Happens When You Dream

“Every night,” says the genre-busting author of “The Sandman,” now on Netflix, “we close our eyes, fall asleep and go mad.”

Is It Curtains for Curtains? Smart Glass Eliminates Window Coverings

Windows can now control light and heat through electricity and high-tech formulations, making blinds and shades optional

Blinds or Curtains: Which is the Best?

Are blinds better than curtains? This is one question a lot of people are talking about. Curtains have been around for hundreds of years, and a great set.

The Do's and Don'ts of Hanging Curtains

Your Guide to Curtains and Window Treatments

Paralyzed by possibilities when it comes to dealing with your windows? This quick primer will give you the know-how to find the right treatments for every spot

Learn How to Hang Curtains

How To Choose The Right Curtains

Curtains are much more than just window dressing. They can form the basis of a room’s whole look and atmosphere, says How To website Houzz.com.

What Are Air Curtains?

Any person unfamiliar with an air curtain ought to understand that the intention of this device is to stop the convergence of air through a doorway. In very plain terminology, a warm air curtain is…

The Difference Between Curtains and Drapes, And Why it Matters

Knowing which one's which can make shopping for window treatments easier.

What Are the Advantages of Lining Curtains?

What are the advantages of lining your curtains with fabric? Nick of Time discusses that and more in their new blog post.

How to Customize Store Bought Curtains

Even if you're a novice with a sewing machine, you can still easily customize store bought curtain panels for a personalized look and style!

How to Make Curtains, Draperies, and Window Shades

Making curtains, decorative shades-even floor-length draperies-is not as difficult as may think. All you really need is care, patience, basic sewing skills, and plenty of time.

Will Hanging Curtains Reduce an Electric Bill?

It may seem obvious that a thick pair of curtains would lower an electric bill, but don't be too quick to pull them closed. The energy savings may depend on whether you have an older home or a newer one, a drafty dwelling or an airtight abode, the season, or even the time of day.