Guides & advice
Everything you wanted to know about your windows.
Plain-English guides to every blind and curtain we make — how each one works, honest pros and cons, and which is right for your room. Plus practical advice for Montreal homes.
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Honeycomb (Cellular) Blinds: How They Work, Pros & Cons
The most energy-efficient blind you can buy — and why Montreal winters make them worth it.
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Roller Blinds: The Complete Guide
Clean, minimal and endlessly versatile — the fabric options, and where roller blinds shine (and don’t).
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Curtains & Drapes: Fabrics, Fullness and Getting the Drop Right
Why curtains still win on softness and drama — and the measuring details that make or break them.
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Roman Shades: Tailored Folds, Quiet Luxury
The soft, structured look — how they stack, which fabrics work, and the rooms they’re made for.
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Day & Night (Zebra) Blinds Explained
Sheer and solid bands that glide past each other — privacy and daylight from one blind.
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Motorized Blinds: Are They Worth It?
Remotes, schedules, voice control — what motorization really adds, and what it costs.
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Blockout Blind: The Framed Shade That Blocks 100% of Light
A framed, edge-sealed shade — no halo, no leaks. How the frame works and who it’s for.
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Heavy-Duty Outdoor Blinds for Patios & Balconies
Zip-track screens built for wind, sun and weather — turn a patio or balcony into a room.
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Smart Film: Privacy Glass at the Touch of a Button
Switchable film that turns clear glass frosted — how it works and where it’s brilliant.
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Skylight Shades: The Hardest Window, Solved
Why overhead glass needs side channels and a motor — and what that fixes.
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Retractable Screen Fabrics: Mesh, Clear Vinyl or Blockout?
Openness from 0% to 30% — and the only kind that actually stops rain.
Read the article →Retractable Bug Screens for Patios, Porches & Pergolas
A screened porch you can put away — and why the edges matter more than the mesh.
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Retractable Screens for Restaurant Terraces in Montréal
Wind, sun, rain and bugs — and what your borough’s permit allows.
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Do Blinds Qualify for Rebates in Ontario?
No — and the $100 window rebate has a bundling rule most contractors don’t mention.
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Blinds for Patio Doors & Sliding Doors
Traffic, handle clearance and stacking — the options honestly compared.
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Cordless & Child-Safe Blinds: What Canada’s Rules Require
22 cm cords, 44 cm loops — and why none of it applies to the blinds already on your walls.
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Smart Blinds in 2026: Apple Home, Alexa, Google & Matter
Choose the protocol before the blind — Matter, Thread, and what needs a hub.
Read the article →Do Blinds Qualify for Hydro-Québec Rebates?
The honest answer is no. Here’s what LogisVert and Rénoclimat actually pay for.
Read the article →Best Blinds for South- and West-Facing Windows
Heat, glare and fading — ranked by how much each option actually stops.
Read the article →How to Clean Blinds and Curtains Without Wrecking Them
Material by material: what to use, what never to use, and how often.
Read the article →Blinds vs Curtains: Which Is Right for Your Room?
A room-by-room answer, plus why the best-looking homes usually use both.
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The Best Blinds for Montreal Winters (and Lower Heating Bills)
Windows lose a surprising amount of heat — here’s what actually helps, ranked.
Read the article →Blackout Blinds for a Nursery: A Parent’s Guide to Better Naps
Safety, darkness and durability — what to look for when the goal is sleep.
Read the article →How to Measure Windows for Blinds (Inside vs Outside Mount)
The steps, the common mistakes — and why we still come and measure for you.
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Best Blinds for Condos & Apartments in Montreal
Big glass, close neighbours, strata rules — how to get privacy without losing the view.
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