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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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Why Are Shutters Still So Beneficial to Homeowners?

Posted on January 7, 2021

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. [Read More]

3 Benefits of Security Screens You Need to Know

Posted on October 27, 2020

Security screens have been popular over the years. For this reason, most homeowners use them to improve their home's security. However, these screens don't just help keep thieves off your home or minimise break-ins; they also offer some additional benefits. See why investing in the right security screens is not a wrong decision. You Enjoy Fewer Bugs Living in a home where bugs get into whenever they feel like can be quite frustrating. [Read More]

Top Reasons to Install Security Screen Doors in Your Home

Posted on July 17, 2020

Security screen doors are primarily designed to provide an added layer of security to your home but they can also bring other essential benefits beyond increased security. If you're considering getting these doors for your home, you should learn about these benefits. They Can Increase the Beauty of Your Home In addition to beefing up your home's security, security screen doors can improve the appearance of the home's interior and exterior environment. [Read More]

The Bi-Fold Advantage

Posted on February 12, 2020

For a long time, bi-fold doors were popular in commercial buildings, but homeowners increasingly appreciate the great features that bi-folding doors provide. Three advantages of bi-fold doors are discussed below so that you are convinced that you will be making a good investment. More Light  Traditionally, the amount of natural light that gets into a room was dependent on the size and number of windows that the room has. Because external doors remain closed most of the time, they have never been a favourite candidate for allowing natural light into a room. [Read More]