Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

Blinds and window shades are an often overlooked but important factor in interior design and home improvement. Swapping white roller shades for wooden blinds or Roman shades with an attractive print ...

Natural light beaming through your home is great for both your health and happiness, but too much light at the wrong time of day can feel more like a nuisance than a benefit. Window treatments, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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Lutron has launched new smart wood blinds, promising not only motorized opening and closing, but the ability to intelligently adjust their angle according to the position of the sun each day. The new ...

Shiny windows are a must, but window treatments need TLC too, which is why you need to know how to clean blinds in a snap. “Although many remember to clean windows regularly, cleaning the window ...