After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Windows come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re measuring for replacement windows or need the right blinds or curtains to bring a room together, accurate measurements are everything. The wrong ...

MEASURING the dimensions of a window or door accurately can be a challenging task. Windows are not always perfectly proportioned and as homes age they also shift and settle. This can sometimes throw ...

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Getting a good night’s sleep seems harder and harder these days. As the sun rises earlier, my weekend sleep-in time gets shorter. Controlling the light with window shades is one way to ensure a better ...

On their own, windows are really just holes in the walls. But add a window covering like shades, blinds or shutters and you suddenly have privacy, control over the amount of sunlight that fills the ...

So, you’ve figured out the style of blind you’d like, picked out the color, and decided on the pattern. Now what? According to experts, it's time for the most important part — finding out how to mount ...