Guides for Cicero homeowners

What we have learned measuring and installing window treatments, written down.

Custom or Stock Blinds in Cicero: The Real Cost MathThe question comes up on nearly every estimate. Why does a blind from a store cost sixty dollars while a similar looking...Phasing Window Treatments Room by Room in New Cicero HomesNew construction changes the rules for window coverings in ways a lot of people don't find out until they're already liv...

The Cicero Homeowner's Guide to Blind and Shade RepairAsk around Cicero and everyone has a blind story, one slat that won't sit right, a wand that spins for nothing, a shade ...The Inside Mount vs Outside Mount Question, AnsweredWalk into ten homes in Cicero and you'll find windows that look nearly identical from across the room but behave complet...Cordless Blinds and Child Safety in Cicero HomesCordless, cord-free, child-safe: window covering packaging uses these terms loosely enough that it's worth knowing what ...

What Roller and Solar Shades Cost in Cicero Homes TodayAsk five people what makes a good roller shade and you will get five different answers, because the product does a diffe...Blackout and Room Darkening Shades for Cicero BedroomsBlackout and room darkening get used like they mean the same thing, right up until someone installs a room darkening sha...

Designing Custom Drapery for Cicero Rooms, One at a TimeEvery part of a drapery order gets fixed the moment the fabric is cut, which is exactly why the measure matters more her...

Living With Motorized Shades in a Cicero HomeMost of what makes people unhappy with a motorized shade traces back to a decision that got skipped before the order wen...Battery or Hardwired: Powering Smart Shades in CiceroAsk five different people what "smart shades" means and you will get five different answers, a remote, an app, a voice c...

What Property Managers in Cicero Should Know Before Ordering BlindsA spreadsheet tells a more honest story about window coverings than a showroom does once turnover and repair costs get f...