Every pair of blinds and shades is custom-made to fit your exact dimensions, so you just need to press the valance into place, turn the lock to secure the unit, and you’re done. Within minutes, you ...

Every room needs window treatments. Privacy is one thing — no one wants to feel like they’re living in a fishbowl. But I’m ...

One of the first smart device products we tested at GearBrain many years ago was smart blinds and shades. Many of them were ...

Temperatures remained into the 80s well in the fall this year in parts of the Midwest. Agrivoltaics offers a respite to extreme heat and land access for new farmers. Linda Hezel starts clipping the ...

This roundup showcases the best and most effective smart home devices for reducing energy consumption. We'll feature a ...

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LOS ANGELES — On one of the hottest days in Southern California, Lisa Lomax walked across her daughter’s elementary school campus in El Sereno with a heat gun in hand. In the shade under a tree, the ...

You've got the patio furniture. Maybe a few plants. String lights if you're feeling extra. But when the midday sun hits or a surprise breeze rolls in, the whole setup quickly becomes unusable. It's a ...