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Are Vertical Blinds Still Viable?

According to Wikipedia, vertical blinds were invented in the 1960s. As best we can tell, there have not been a lot of changes to the design since their creation. So this begs the question, “Are vertical blinds still viable?” When dealing with sliding glass doors or […]

Understanding Shutter Terminology

Ever wonder what the installer is talking about when they are discussing your plantation shutters? Here is a short tutorial on shutter terminology. Astragal: A strip shaped like a “T” that helps to eliminate light gaps between left and right panels when no rabbet stile exists […]

Should I Use The Same Window Covering Throughout My House?

“Should I use the same window covering throughout my house?” is one of the most common questions that we receive. The short answer is no. At least that seems to be the “common wisdom.” Of course, you know what they say, “everything old is new […]

Why TraVerse?

Almost every week since we launched this company, we have at least one person ask “Why TraVerse?” They don’t mean “why should we do business with your company”, but more like “why did you name it “TraVerse” in the first place?” We could have picked […]