subject: The Advantages Of Vertical Blinds [print this page] If you've been on the fence about investing in a set of vertical blinds, you should probably learn about some of the surprising perks that go along with them. In addition to adding style to a home - and providing privacy - they can reduce your utility bills and keep headaches at bay. How? Read on below to find out.
No More Squinting.
Have you ever tried to relax and watch a movie or television show, only to have it ruined by the irritating glare cast on the screen by the sun? When reading, have you ever had to slip on a pair of sunglasses so that the pages weren't so blindingly bright? Vertical blinds can come to the rescue by eliminating glare and, in turn, protecting your eyes. Without all of that eye strain going on, you're bound to experience fewer headaches - and you'll feel a lot more relaxed, too.
Protect Your Furniture.
After spending considerable sums of money on sofas, tables, wallpaper and other essentials, the last thing that you want is for their colours to fade. Over time, exposure to the sun can even warp or destroy various kinds of furniture. Why risk it? By investing in quality blinds, you can protect your investments while enhancing the appearance of your living room, family room or any other room in your home. Your furniture, wallpaper and other things will keep looking like new a whole lot longer.
Keep Cool in the Summer.
Most people probably fear getting that electricity bill during summer because they know that the air conditioning has been running at full speed for a couple of months. A decent set of vertical blinds can help keep your home a lot cool - in fact, it can reduce your electric bills by as much as 20%. Besides, a darker room just tends to feel a lot cooler and more refreshing. You can avoid the annoying greenhouse effect that happens when the rays of the sun beat into a room and become bottled up. All around, you'll be more comfortable during the hottest months of the year.
Stay Warm in the Winter.
Weirdly enough, verticals have the effect of working the opposite way during the cold months of winter. How? By keeping heat from escaping through microscopic cracks in the windows in your home. Blinds create a nice buffer zone that keeps drafts at bay, too. Rooms tend to feel a whole lot cozier, and you won't have to run the heat on as high a setting as you otherwise would. In other words, you should save money on your heat bills, too; vertical blinds can save you money all year long!
