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Article: Thoughtful planning important when considering window treatments
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- Oakland Tribune
- Article date:
- November 8, 2003
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IF you have not purchased window treatments in awhile, you will be
amazed at the selection. There are beautiful wood blinds in rich
finishes and textures, cellular shades in almost every color of the
rainbow and new choices for sliding glass doors.
With advances in technology, you can now get dust-resistant
fabrics, child-safe features, even remote controls. With so many
options, where do you begin?
First, evaluate your rooms. Is privacy an issue? Do you have a
beautiful view you'd like to accentuate or an unattractive view you'd
like to downplay? Is energy efficiency a consideration? If you have
old, drafty windows, or several uncovered windows, you may be
negatively impacting your energy ...