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Clear Connection: How Windows Enhance Your Living Space

Jarod Kintz, the American author, notes: “A window—it’s more entertaining than TV. Just ask a cat looking out, or a man looking in on a life he desires.” Windows allow us to engage with the lives of others. I gained an appreciation of windows when I lived in China. From my tenth floor unit, my floor-length living room window became my connection with the world. I watched pedestrians wrestling with traffic on the street. I watched neighbours tending to plants on their balconies. I joined the morning ritual of my neighbours by hanging clothes on bamboo poles outside the window. After I moved to a new apartment with small, poorly-placed windows, I understood the importance of window design in enhancing a living or working space. I started this blog to share ideas with others who have a passion for windows. I hope my scribblings arouse your interest.

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2021

The Advantages of Security Screen Doors
Whether you fit security screens over your home's windows or doors, they will offer a great deal more protection from potential intrusion. Of course, the main reason why homeowners choose to have security screen doors installed is that they want to feel more secure in their homes. By creating a physical barrier that augments the security of your doors, especially any glazed doors you might have, you will be able to sleep better at night and feel more comfortable when you are away from your home that would-be intruders cannot get in.

3 Benefits of Installing Double Glazed Windows in Your Home
Double glazed windows are better than single glazed windows because of their structural difference. These windows are made using two glass panes that provide additional insulation that offer several advantages, such as regulating the temperatures in a room. Read on to learn of the benefits of installing double glazed windows in your home. 1. They Reduce Noise in a Room Exposure to loud noise can cause stress, insomnia and cognitive issues.

Choosing Between Roller and Roman Blinds for Your Home
If you're choosing blinds for your home, you may be deciding between roman or roller blinds. To help you reach a decision, consider the following points. Plushness A fundamental visual difference between the two blinds is that roman blinds create a plusher feel akin to curtains. Roman blinds fold in horizontal sections, and they come in diverse styles. Some have a cascading effect, while the horizontal layers of other types sit flatter.

Why Are Shutters Still So Beneficial to Homeowners?
Before the invention of glazing, people had to put up with holes in their homes to let light in. In Roman times, for example, the only way to stop heat escaping out of such a portal was to fit exterior shutters but this would also mean blocking out sunlight during the day. Now, homeowners can use strong windows and window treatments to protect their home from the elements.  Today, there are plenty of internal window treatments to choose from including Venetian blinds, polarising glazing, curtains and Roman blinds, to name but a few.