August Heat Wave 2008

Okay, I cannot testify for the northern most States, however summer August 2008 for the southern United States looks to be an absolute sizzler! Especially Texas! Luckily we have some regular rain to water the nature and give temporary coolness to some days, yet just enough to bring down that 101 degree to a WHAT? comfortable 96 with humidity.

Cellular Shades! Honeycomb cellular shades...........they come with an insulation rating and are proven to reduce heat and cold better than wood blinds and faux wood and vinyl blinds. View the factory specifications under cell shades on our web site and you will see the r-value for product.

Folks this energy thing ain't goin away. It started long ago and has risen steadily since. Some years we get a little break, but you know well as me. We are not seeing No break since last year. Some wages are keeping up, yet most are not. Even if the earnings increase you have to spend it on the ever increasing price of products. Even when money is not an issue. Do you really want to continue giving the dollars away to the power providers?

Get a little green. Don't go ballistic, just consider a cellular shade for the green effort as well as an actual reduction in the heat and cold penetration into your living space that will result in lesser dollars spent to cool and heat.

AND KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED!!! Somebody comes in force them to pay part of the bill. Nobody comes in ..... you just plain loose money. Crime is not the basic reason for the closed door anymore.

Blessings and stay cool.

Brown Grass, Green Blinds

Hey Folks,

Yes, I know the summer is coming really eary and the grass is turning brown in spots, Maybe it's global warming, maybe it is historical.

One thing I can tell you is that our wood blinds in Catus Green will not fade like your lawn and they don't need water that cost....well you know what water cost!

Folks, it is going to be one of those trying summers.Gasoline prices are crazy and everything else follows, but you can still change the look of the old homestead with new wood window blinds. Want a change and maybe some relief from the cost of cooling? Then you should check out the new prices of the cellular shades sometimes called honeycomb cellular shades. These shades will reduce some of that penetrating heat that bears down on your home all day. They are great for letting in light from top or bottom and still keeping the sun beast at bay.

Less, face it. We have all seen the times go up and down, yet we are in a money consuming economy today. I cannot lower gas prices for you , but I can offer a fair priced product to reduce heat and or even just to enlighten the look of the household. Wood blinds are great for changing the tone. Woven wood shades are becoming quite the trend and can be purchased with a blackout liner.

Wish, I could help with the brown spots in the yard, but water is the key and it seems we get too much or not enough.

Jesus, loves you. The yard will survive. Take care of the home and the feeling inside, let the outdoors be the outdoors.

God Bless you all and may God PLEASE Bless this Nation

Window Blinds Have A Price

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Each of the military leagues and orders was asked to drop sponsorship of its specific service day in order to celebrate the newly announced Armed Forces Day. ...
The theme of the first Armed Forces Day was "Teamed for Defense." It was chosen as a means of expressing the unification of all the military forces under a single department of the government. Although this was the theme for the day, there were several other purposes for holding Armed Forces Day. It was a type of "educational program for civilians," one in which there would be an increased awareness of the Armed Forces. It was designed to expand public understanding of what type of job is performed and the role of the military in civilian life. It was a day for the military to show "state-of-the-art" equipment to the civilian population they were protecting. And it was a day to honor and acknowledge the people of the Armed Forces of the United States.

We take the right to sell window blinds and shades for granted like most people who purchase window treatments.

WELL....NOT THIS YEAR!

Thanks to all the men and women who have and are and will serve in the United States Military Armed Forces. In agreement with military force or disagreement you give your time and risk your lives for the freedom we Americans too often take for granted. I would like to add a special thanks to your families as well. They miss you and endure much hardship for the sake of what you do.

Please remember our volunteers in the Military when you buy your new wood blinds, cellular shades and roman fold shades. I know I will try to recall the freedom we enjoy to be in business which is largely in part to these wonderful people.

Thank You and God Bless.

Take out Chicken Parmesan and Window Blinds

Okay! What does Take out Chicken Parmesan have to do with your new window blinds. Well..It's like this....I have a favorite local place here in Spring,Texas that serves the most bestest (right) chicken parmesan. I always get the take out and well..you know good chicken parm can be pretty fattening...lots of oil and it used to leak on the seats of my other (favorite) a 1982 280 ZX Datsun....on the way home. Try to explain that one to the speacial friend who is lucky enough to sit in the seat next to you the next day.

It's all about the packaging. Eventually the chicken parm came with a paper plate under the actual container and another paper plate under the take out bag. Great! this stopped the leaking onto the seats and saved me future explanations as to why women should expect to get stains on brand new two hundred dollar dress slacks.

Same applies to your new blinds. PACKAGING is what I mean. Your new blinds are shipped in specially designed boxes to insure safe arrival and adequate protection, should you ever have a need to return the product, you will need that box! No one saves boxes anymore, but I can tell you these particular boxes will never be found at the local box store. Please save the boxes and save yourself a lot of hassel and expense should you ever have the need to return the item for repair or even moving. On occasion folks will ask for boxes. We'll they are not cheap upon request and have to shipped out to you and just an issue you really don't need.

You'll love your new wood blinds, cellular and or woven wood shades from Wood Blinds and Shutter Factory Online. I just know your going to love them like I love my take out Chicken Parmesan. Just remember to keep that box. Packaging is everything for quality and protection.

Hey!.....summer is coming so those white wood blinds are really the thing to have right now!

God Bless You and keep an eye on the Parmesan...it's good at a price.

Window Blind Safety

A little known or considered fact in regards to window covering products. In many applications where window coverings are used in public areas like nursing homes, hospitals, day care or schools one should inquire if a flame retardant product is required. Many times local law and or insurance mandates that only a flame retardant product be utilized.

In the event you are faced with this issue do not be alarmed. Faux wood blinds are available in flame retardant form. Our 2" Value blinds are flame retardant and perfect for this requirement. Now, flame retardant means the product is not combustible. Almost any item will burn when exposed to extreme temperatures, but the concern here is normally that the product you place in restricted areas will not ignite by a low temperature ignition source.

Finally an answer to insurance issues that is actually going to cost you less instead or more. Sometimes good things still happen.

Enjoy and becareful if traveling for the upcoming Hoilday.

Home Sales

One of todays biggest topics has got to be home sales. The failing home market seems to be dominating the news media and local gossip nation wide. While there is no doubt home sales are slower and will remain so until prices come down and or financing restaints are lowered once again, I wish to remind all that selling at at a lower price market can also give way to buying in a lower cost market. The one issue that remains constant is the home in it's self. The condition of the home and it's curb appeal are factors that will remain viable regardless of the market.

One of the lowest cost changes that can be made to a home are new blinds. Not only do they grab the buyers attention from the inside, but also the curb appeal that new clean white and even stained blinds can draw from the public passing by are definite advantages. White blinds and even cellular shades can offer a clean fresh crisp look to any tired home. Drive around your neighborhood and pay close attention to the other homes window decor. You may be surprised to notice how many are dated or just not bright. By simply adding some inexpensive white window treatments your property can stand out from the others on the block. White blinds are available in real wood, faux wood custom and even faux wood express (cheap Blinds) as sometimes considered, but let me tell you they are still a fine product and in white they will most certainly brighten the home.

Thanks for your time and remember next week is most certainly the time to give Thanks. Thanksgiving, usually the longest Holiday and most traveled can sometimes be done and over before we realize we have so much to be thankful for.

Wood Blind Valance

Hey Ya'll

Just an update on why wood blinds are a focal point. Aside from the the wood grain and rich stain look, or even that they are lighter and easier operated than faux wood. A more recent developement makes them more appealing. The return of the hidden valance clip. Yes, once available with hidden clips of plastic which eventually resulted in an exposed plastic clip, the HIDDEN ATTACHMENT is back! This time with a magnetic attachment! Better than both the older systems. The magnetic system is easy to install and or remove for cleaning etc. New system available in all wood blind products. 1", 2" and 2 1/2". You will love the simplicity and sleeker look.


God Bless, Have a GREAT WEEK!