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...

Anne Bild

Measuring Progress: A Guide to Your Second-Quarter Performance

Half of 2023 is nearly history. How is this possible? Summer is upon us and the International Window Coverings Expo, High Point Market and Exciting Windows! Conferences are all in the rearview mirror. It doesn’t seem right, but it is. I do hope you...

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

Anne Bild

Measuring Progress: A Guide to Your Second-Quarter Performance

Anne Bild

Keys to a Stress-Free Installation Day

Anne Bild

How to Become a Motorized Installation Senstation

Anne Bild

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Category - Education

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 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

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 GutscheIt 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. Her...

July 25, 2019

Education Industry News Inspiration Videos

WFCP’s Brand New FastTRACK Design Specialist Certification Has Arrived!

The design wizard, Cheryl Meiklejohn, is ready to teach you everything and anything about design! She will cover the history of design, the different styles of bedding and cushions, the anatomy of a window, Window...

July 17, 2019