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Wood blinds add an elegant flair to your home’s décor, and these Serena by Lutron Smart Wood Blinds offer sophisticated and inexpensive smart home options to boot. The blinds themselves, however, are ...

Blinds can add value, privacy and beauty to your home, but how do you know which ones are right for you? Use this brief guide of options as a jumping-off point to help make the perfect choice. With so ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

You can automate your blinds and window coverings on any budget, from retrofit devices to gorgeous custom window shades. Our experts have found the best smart blinds to consider for your home. John ...

Cleaning your blinds properly all depends on the materials and finishes: Some can be washed with warm, soapy water, while others need to be lightly dusted.

Q: I really love the look of those thick-slatted wood blinds. My house is an early 1950s ranch and amazingly has original unpainted wood trim around each window, which is also wood. I think the blinds ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. Windows are intimidating. Leave them bare and a place looks naked. Overdecorate them and your best ...