Turn Window Coverings into Profit at the International Window Coverings Expo April 21-23, 2026, in Raleigh, NC

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE, NC — Window coverings are more than the finishing touch, they’re the foundation of a profitable design business. This spring, designers, decorators and workrooms from across North America will gather at the...

Anne Bild

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...

Anne Bild

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...

Anne Bild

Increase Your Bandwidth on Bluetooth

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

Anne Bild

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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Category - Education

Installation

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

Installation

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

Education Inspiration

Shining a Light on UV and Sun-Shading Products

Large windows in a home or office can provide plenty of natural light and beautiful views. It is really hard to dislike large windows, especially when they resemble the Victorian style. The truth is that, nowadays, most...

February 17, 2021

Woman using smart home application on phone to control window blinds indoors

Installation Business Insight Education Retail

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

By Roger Magalhaes By 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

Business Insight Education Installation

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

Education

Green Woods: A Look at Wood Window Treatments and Sustainability

By Susan Inglis, Sustainable Furnishings Council There are dozens of things that influence the true sustainability of your choices in window coverings. For this article, I’m going to discuss your choices for wood...

October 2, 2020

Education

Economical, Evolutionary, Energy-Saving Shades

By Gail Gutsche It is always important to know how you can keep your home cool during summers, and well heated during winters. In cities like London, glazed windows are a common way to maintain insulation in homes...

February 12, 2020

Industry News Business Insight Education Inspiration

The Issue You’ve Been Waiting For!

Our March/April issue, which will be distributed at the International Window Coverings Expo, will examine what homes of the future will look like. Take a sneak peek and discover what is the role of motorized window...

January 23, 2020

Business Insight Education Inspiration

Design Harmony: Design’s Influence on Health and Wellness

By Mike Peterson The workplace thrives with Design Harmony. The medical community prescribes Design Harmony. Nations around the world emphasize Design Harmony. Designers, it’s time that you, too, get credit for...

January 5, 2020

Education Industry News Inspiration

2019 IFDA EF Window Fashion Scholarship Winner

IFDA EF and Window Fashion Certified Professionals (WFCP) are excited to announce this year’s Window Fashions scholarship winner—Lizette Gonzalez! Lizette is currently a junior attending Texas State University...

July 25, 2019