Have you resisted installing motorized, remote-controllable window shades that just roll up or down on cue, because you prefer the finer adjustability that slatted blinds offer? You're in luck.

Shortly before take-off and landing, you'll expect to hear flight attendants asking you to ensure your window blind is up, meaning you can see outside. Sure, it means that you can get a great view out ...

Ten years ago I praised a book by Mervyn King, former governor of the Bank of England, on the subject of “radical uncertainty.” Back then, I agreed with King that radical uncertainty – the kind that ...

When she heard about the improvements planned for her home, Mattie Freeman raised her hands to her face. “Oh, wow,” she said. “It’s so good that people think of somebody.” Freeman has lived in the ...

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Several London councils have been accused of "indefensible" failures to fix broken windows in social housing by a watchdog, with some families waiting up to five years. The Housing Ombudsman said more ...

This Morning’s Queen of Clean, Lynsey Crombie, recently launched her own range of cleaning products with small appliance giant Swan. According to the brand, all products in the Swan x Lynsey range ...

Window replacement is a critical piece of home ownership; proper windows offer natural light and curb appeal, and they also help reduce energy costs by stabilizing room temperatures and protecting ...

Ever been asked to open the window blind on a flight? While it might seem annoying to have bright light streaming into the plane while you're trying to sleep, a flight attendant has revealed there's a ...

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