7 Benefits of Blinds Between Glass

If you are looking to make some improvements to your home to create a more modern look, you should check out enclosed blinds. Blinds between glass are exactly what they sound like — blinds built inside of glass panels.

Blinds are a necessity to almost any home, but traditional blinds don’t always fit any door, they attract dust and dirt, and they break easily. Blinds between glass are stylish, contemporary, and are easy to maintain. Here are seven benefits of having blinds between glass.

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How to Install Blinds Between Glass: 8 Easy Steps

Enclosed door glass blinds are a great way to transform any old door. If you have an old door and are looking to replace its existing clear glass with enclosed blinds, you can easily handle the task yourself.

Replacing standard door glass with enclosed blinds is a fairly simple task if you have the right tools and a little help. Adding door glass blinds is a quick and easy upgrade that will add style to your door and value to your home.

Before you start the simple process of adding the enclosed blinds, you will need just a few tools to help you with the task.

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Selling Tips: 4 Ways to Quickly Increase your Home Value

Increasing the value of your home quickly is a concern whenever homeowners are looking to increase their equity during refinancing, or to improve the curb appeal of their homes when they are selling them.  A lot of people think that slapping a fresh coat of paint on their house, or changing up the landscaping of their home is a quick way to increase the value of their home, but that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface.

There are plenty of other ways to not only catch the eye of a prospective buyer, but also contribute to the overall value of your home, and you won’t even have to break out the gardening gloves or paintbrush.

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5 Ways to Enhance your French Patio Doors

French doors are a stunning design feature that improves your home in many ways. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a traditional or contemporary look, French doors can create a stunning and clean design to fit any home. An entryway to a patio is the perfect location for a set of French doors.

If you already have French patio doors installed, you should look at ways to enhance the look and use of them. You can change up the style, color, and features to fit any area. Here are five ways to enhance your French patio doors.

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8 DIY Projects To Increase Home Value

There are many home improvement projects that you can do on your own time to increase the value of your home. It doesn’t matter what your budget is either, because there are small and large projects to be completed at every home.

Keeping up with regular maintenance, making home improvements, and adding curb appeal will all help increase the value of your home. These projects can provide a large return on investment in the future whether you decide to sell this month or years down the road. Here are seven home improvement projects that will increase the value of your home.

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9 Benefits of Having a Retractable Screen Door

Retractable screen doors are convenient and provide many benefits for you and your home. They can easily be installed in various places around your home to fit most doors, and they remain out of sight when not being used.

They are a modern and attractive design element that can add value to your home while creating the perfect transition between the indoors of your home and your outdoor living space. They are a great alternative to traditional screen doors and have many benefits that solid doors do not offer. Here are some of the benefits of having a retractable screen door.

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Why Curb Appeal Is Important And How To Achieve It

We have all heard of curb appeal for homes, but do we truly understand the importance of it? In a time when supply outweighs demand in most real estate markets across the country, first impressions are extremely important. You want your home to have a “wow” factor. Most people form an opinion of the home before they even step inside the front door. Most likely, you have gone to great lengths to make sure the interior of the home is up to par. Don’t forget the outside! Here, we will discuss the importance of curb appeal and how to help achieve a home that really stands out in the most positive way!

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7 Projects To Increase Curb Appeal

Gorgeous and inviting curb appeal can increase the home’s value and also impress the neighbors. If your home is lacking curb appeal, then it is time to begin projects that will create a lasting first impression.

There are various ways to increase your home’s curb appeal from planting a garden to cleaning windows. Here are seven projects that will help increase the curb appeal to your home.

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8 Summer DIY Home Projects That Will Add to Your Home’s Value

If you’re thinking about selling your home, you probably want to be sure prospective buyers will see it in the best possible light. Chances are, however, that if you’ve been living in your home for many years, there are repairs you need to make to increase its curb appeal. The problem, of course, is that those repairs can be expensive, and you might wonder if making them will pay off in the long run. The Good News: Home Improvements Are Worth It—If You Do It Yourself. According to Remodeling Magazine, on average you’ll recoup about 65% of the costs of home improvement projects if you sell your home within 1 year. That of course assumes you’re paying someone else to make those improvements—but the cost drops dramatically if you do the repairs yourself.

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Outdoor Living: Connecting Your Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

The old saying goes that “home is where you hang your hat” but for a lot of us, that isn’t good enough. For some, a home isn’t someplace you live, but a place you live to be.  It’s a place where you are surrounded by family and friends.  It’s more than just four walls, a kitchen, some bathrooms, and a place to sleep.  You have worked to make your house a home.  Home is a place to relax, to entertain, and a place to interact with the people in your life.  It’s a place to find comfort and get away from it all, but also a place to be social and a space to share with others.  But your home doesn’t just begin and end at the threshold of your front door.  Your home is whatever you want to make it!  And your outdoors aren’t anymore a place where you just put water on your lawn anymore than your home is some kind of glorified hat rack!

There is a whole other aspect of your home just waiting for you outside your doors.  For someone with your enthusiasm for DIY projects, it’s all within your reach!

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11 Stars & Stripes Design Trends for Your Home

The 4th of July is quickly sneaking up on us, and that means it is time to do some new decorating around your home! The perfect patriotic home decor for this time of year is obviously stars and stripes. They are a simplistic, yet elegant design and will spruce up your home for the holiday.

Need some stars and stripes ideas that will bring life to your living spaces? Here is a list of some great products that are sure to bring some life to your home this 4th of July.

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#TransformationTuesday – Elegant Star Decorative Glass

When it comes to home decor, there are a lot of different trends that can inspire a homeowner to take action in making a positive change to their habitat. We believe that the integration of the Star has made the list. ✪

The Texas Star is a popular design element used in home decor. There’s something about the symmetry and uniqueness to the geometric shape that creates a great focal point, especially when used in decorative glass. We wanted to highlight this trend and show off some great entryway enhancements that took advantage of the star that has grown so popular across the country (especially in Texas).

For this week’s Transformation Tuesday, checkout these door transformations using Elegant Star decorative glass.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide: Featuring DIY Dad’s

We have included four DIY projects that can be completed in just one weekend. Each of these projects will assist in upgrading the look of your home, and the best part is they can all be completed by the DIY dad’s out there! Pick one of these projects and gift your father the materials he will need to complete this weekend project. You’ll get bonus points for creativity and for doing the hard part – shopping. The projects below are listed in order according to skill level, so there is bound to be a project out there for every dad.

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