Home & Garden Blog

It is the little details that set one home apart from the majority, yet it is these same details that are often hardest to replace as they grow old.

My parent’s house has a series of arched windows facing the front of the house. They are really beautiful and add depth and character to the setting, however now that my parents are older they do not enjoy the direct sunlight at certain hours of the day. My mother’s lazy solution is to stuff the windows with a bunch of oriental fans! It looks ugly, enough said.

Which is why I recently emailed her this wonderful solution, the Arch Cellular Shade from JCPenney.

The Arch Cellular shade is both affordable and durable. Makes a wonderful insulator for both cold and warm weather, and is constructed of a light filtering, non-woven polyester with PVC bottom rail.

Price depends on size you need but here are some examples:

(23×11) was $30.00 now: $14.99

(35×17) was $40.00 now: $19.99

Many more  sizes and colors are available, to shop for the Arch Cellular Shade, click here. 

As the future rears its polluted and smoggy head ever closer, reducing our wastes and resource consumption levels is not jut politically correct, but necessary.

The key is not to get overwhelmed. Take baby steps toward making your home more eco-friendly. Take a moment to change your fluorescent or halogen bulbs in your home to LED light bulbs which use a fraction of the electricity and last much longer.

In a similar vein, check out Mesh Slider Panels for Blinds offered by JCPenney.com.

Great for rooms that are directly exposed to the sun. Reduces harmful UV rays up to 85% while maintaining your view, also prevents the fading of carpet and furnishings.

The benefit to the environment is that the panels keep your rooms cooler, thus reducing your dependence on air conditioning this spring and summer. Lowering your electricity bills is always a wonderful perk.

Based on the size of the window you are covering prices range: $219-$296.00

To learn more or shop for  Mesh Slider Panels for Blinds, click here.

Let’s review this week in Smarter Home & Garden Blog, in case you missed it!

Well first of all its Easter Sunday Week for all you Bunny lovers or religious folks!

Monday started the week off with a bang for everyone who enjoys the green ale! Check out this week’s funny photo of the week that is both frightening and festive. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Great Deals are few and far between, don’t miss this 16 piece discount set from Sango.com...

Let the new spring breeze sweep through your house with discount wood plantation shutters...

Can you believe that these salty egg holders are completely biodegradable, edible and help keep your eggs fresh and non-smelly! I couldn’t either, check out this great design concept…

Last but certainly not least, browse the adorable collection of discount Easter themed napkins, guest towels, tea sets and more at our Easter Deal of the Week!

The weather is warming, enjoy that spring breeze through beautiful wood plantation shutters. The beauty of plantation shutters are they allow the air to circulate through your home, yet offer ample shade in the event of too much sunshine. Not to mention they are beautiful accessories to any home decor setting and are much easier to dust than vertical blinds or horizontal blinds.

However, upon discount shopping for wood plantation shutters I had no idea how expensive they are! Which is why I decided to write a post about these great low priced wood plantation shutters from Blinds.com. Premium Wood Plantation Shutters start with select basswood and other hardwoods. Each shutter is then crafted by hand and given a smooth finish – producing brilliant surfaces that emphasize soft central shades. The compact wood grain provides for long lasting durability and the lighter wood allows for flexibility in panel sizes.

This particular model is one of Blinds.com best sellers! For good reason, a 16×20 Premium shutter costs only: $61.00!

Plus take advantage of the coupon code: 1020050 and take $10 Off any purchases of $150 or more!

To shop or purchase the Premium Wood Plantation Shutters, Click here!