Keys to a Stress-Free Installation Day

There’s no need to fret when there’s a process in place! Window covering installation can be a stress-inducing task if you aren’t prepared; however, it can be a smooth and efficient process with the right approach and planning. In this...

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How to Become a Motorized Installation Senstation

Motorized window treatments have become increasingly popular, offering convenience, style and energy efficiency to homeowners. As an installer, the process of installing motorized window coverings requires a few extra steps compared to traditional...

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Increase Your Bandwidth on Bluetooth

How motorized window coverings utilize this tech, plus its benefits and challenges

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TEXTON Partners With Rollease Acmeda for Exterior Zipscreen Installation

Zipscreen shading system elevates outdoor spaces Living in the northern United States, winter can linger for as long as six months. So, when the warm weather finally returns (for some, “warm” is anything above 40 degrees), northerners are ready to...

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Is Outdoor Installation for You?

As the weather gets warmer, people have a tendency to enjoy the outdoors more. Adding to this is the fact that during the pandemic eating outdoors was the only way restaurants could serve their patrons. Almost three years later, many restaurants...

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MATTER: A New Window of Opportunity

By Jop Vos Who Are the Brains Behind It? Matter was created by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). This 400-plus member group of tech companies includes all the big names such as Google, Apple, Samsung and...

April 28, 2023

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IWCE Exhibit Hall Sells Out in 2023

April 27, 2023

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The Invasion of The Integrators

By O’D McKewan If you are involved in selling motorized window coverings and you haven’t noticed the impact of audio/visual integrators on the window treatment industry, you will soon. Audio/visual integrators and more...

August 30, 2022

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Increase Your Profits with Plantation Shutters

June 14, 2022

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Change Your Mindset

January 31, 2022

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Do You Have What It Takes to Become a Window Treatment Installer? (Part 2)

By Roger Magalhaes Last month, we started a discussion about what it takes to be an outstanding professional window treatment installer. This month, I have four more tips for how you can go from being someone who can...

July 8, 2021

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Do You Have What It Takes to Become a Window Treatment Installer? (Part 1)

By Roger Magalhaes In order to become a great window treatment installer, you need to check a few boxes. It is more complex than you may think. I see many people calling themselves window treatment installers, but to...

June 9, 2021

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4 Things to Consider When Choosing a Window Covering Installers’ Vehicle

By Roger Magalhaes Buying a working vehicle is a big investment and should not be rushed. Besides the large financial commitment, there are specific needs that the new company car should fulfill.Our industry is very...

May 10, 2021

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Where Can You Find a Good Window Treatment Installer?

By Roger Magalhaes“Where can I find a good window covering installer?”This is a question I get asked frequently—and even more so since the pandemic started. Most window treatment professionals have been working extra...

March 30, 2021

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Window Covering Retailers and Installers: Ride the New Wave of Smart-Home Technology

By Roger MagalhaesBy now, every major manufacturer on the market offers automated window coverings. By the same token, virtually every type of window treatment has its automated version as well. Some manufacturers use...

December 14, 2020

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Tricks of the Trade: Details Matter

By Roger Magalhaes A large portion of the custom window treatment industry is dedicated to discretionary income: Getting consumers with money to spend on things they want versus things they need. For that reason, these...

November 12, 2020