What kind of window treatments are best for a child’s room?
Question by Ray Alexander: What kind of window treatments are best for a child’s room?
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Answer by James Hite
Sometimes simpler is better. Window treatments in a child’s room can really tie together all the decorating elements. Something charming, colorful, and effective in cutting the light is a perfect choice.
But kids’ rooms deserve special consideration. It’s important that any window covering chosen for a child’s room be safe, functional, colorful, stylish, and fun.
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Q&A: need some suggestions for window treatments in nursery?
Question by julie: need some suggestions for window treatments in nursery?
What do I do about privacy? I kind of wanted to try to get some panels and a shade, just so it looks finished, but will that be to much? Also what color panels would you recommend? I was thinking pink?
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Answer by Laura M
Let me contribute the cheap answer, (you need to save those pennies!) If you buy a basic white, plastic roller shade, they are very easy to paint, stencil or stamp. The design on your bedding is quite simple, and you could find a similarly shaped flower stamp at any craft store. You could either cover the shade with alternating pink flowers, or do a row at the bottom. It wouldn’t overwhelm the room with pink, would be very cute with the valance, and if it got broken, it would be no big deal to replace. (I’m talking about the shades that attach inside the window frame, and have no cords.)
Hope all goes well with your little one’s arrival.
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Q&A: How do I get rid of, and prevent further, the mildew and mould round my upstairs windows?
Question by jo 🙂: How do I get rid of, and prevent further, the mildew and mould round my upstairs windows?
It’s in the back bedrooms and bathroom and is spreading to the walls.
No matter what commercial stuff I clean it with, it’s back the same day.
Any magical cures?!!
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Answer by Rated [R] DXJokerDX (nWo)
Getting Rid of MildewLower humidity levels to make it harder for mildew to grow. Install ventilation fans, set up a dehumidifier or air conditioner, or just open a window to create air flow through a room. Choose drier heating methods, like electric heat (gas and water heat are obviously going to contribute moisture). Pay special attention to high-humidity areas, like shower stalls, bath tubs, the undersides of sinks, and plumbing.
Manage temperatures to discourage mold and mildew growth. Lowered temperatures in areas prone to mold and mildew growth will make it easier to get rid of mildew and prevent more growth. Turn down the heat in bathrooms and laundry rooms when you’re not using them. Avoid using space heaters or high-moisture heat (like radiators) in rooms with additional moisture (like bathrooms).
Keep everything as a dry as possible, since mildew thrives on moisture (wait. haven’t we covered this?). Use a sponge or squeegee to remove excess moisture from areas like shower walls and shower curtains. Avoid leaving damp laundry in a pile or in contact with other surfaces. Hang bath towels on individual hooks. Don’t put dishes away wet. Clean up any spilled or pooling water right away.Clean regularly to prevent and get rid of mold and mildew growth. Scrub shower walls and bath tubs on a regular basis, and use a shower spray after each shower or bath as a preventative measure. Clean oft-ignored and mildew-prone areas like the floor around and underneath a tub, walls behind washing machines, the grouted areas between wall and floor tiles, and the plumbing beneath sinks.
Look for a strong mold- and mildew-inhibiting cleaning agent. Keep in mind that most strong cleaning agents will contain harmful chemicals, especially chorine bleach in the case of mold and mildew. This can be a deterrent if you have children, animals, health problems, or just prefer to use non-toxic natural cleaning products. For more information on commerical mildew cleaners, read the information below.
Commercial Mildew Treatments
Many strong cleaning solutions and treatments will contain diluted chemicals like chlorine, bleach, and sodium hypochlorite that will kill the mold fungi that cause mildew. While these products will be highly effective when getting rid of mold and mildew, the chemical they contain can be toxic and dangerous to you and others. Chemical cleanres can also cause damage to sensitive organic surfaces such as fabric, leather, some paints, and wood.
Luckily, you can find natural alternatives that will still fight mildew and mold. Look for brands like Seventh Generation and Ecover that use plant-based, biodegradable, environmentally friendly products that are just as effective as chemical cleaners.
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Why are my new replacement windows sweating?
Question by momof3: Why are my new replacement windows sweating?
my windows are about 2 years old and have done this since they were installed mostly in the winter months.
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Answer by beverlydesigner
Yes, it’s true that your windows are sweating because of the differential between the inside temperature and the outside. It means that your windows do not leak around the place where they meet the wall but what most homeowners do not know is that there is still heat loss through the glass no matter if it is single, double or triple glazed. This is because heat transmission is conductive not convective…so no matter how many layers of glass you have, when the warm air hits it, that warm air will want to escape through the glass and will eventually do so. Warm air always travels towards cooler, never the other way around.
Here’s what you need to do in order to avoid damage to your new windows. You must get rid of the sweating problem or else the condensate will ruin the window frame and potentially cause problems in your wall if the seeping occurs for a season or longer.
Window treatments are the only answer to this problem but they must be constructed properly in order for them to do their job.
1) Install a shade (cellular preferably) on the inside of the window frame if possible with gaps no larger than one-quarter inch at each side.
2) drapery panels with a return…that means that they run across the face of the window but make a 90 degree turn back to the wall and are secured by a hook so that they encapsulate the window.
3) to completely eliminate the transfer of cold air, a cornice or board mounted valance should be placed over the draperies, again this has a return to the wall
So what you’ve done here is to create a little box which isolates your windows from the room. If you are not going to put up draperies and a cornice, at least invest in some cellular shades.
Did you know that a full 1/3 of your heat escapes through your windows? And that if you have shades on your windows and use them only at night, you can save significant dollars with heating and cooling. This savings is continuous for the life of the shades, it’s not a one-time savings. They payback is huge and you will be making your home more comfortable and more attractive at the same time.
Best,
Beverly
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What type of french door window treatment would look good in a room that has white window shutters?
Question by Curious Me: What type of french door window treatment would look good in a room that has white window shutters?
My family room has white window shutters. My dilemma is what type of window treatment to install for my french doors which are in the same room. I don’t want to use something that will clash with the white shutters.
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Answer by c_kayak_fun
Why would you want to put “window treatments” (curtains?) on a French door? The purpose of a French door is to let light pass through so I don’t understand why you would want to block that or clutter up the door with useless “decor.”. If you absolutely need something over the glass for privacy, the only thing I’ve ever seen that looked decent on French doors is top and bottom rod-shirred sheer or lace in ivory or white. Since your shutters are white, use white.
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what kind of window treatment doesn’t require a screw?
Question by blah: what kind of window treatment doesn’t require a screw?
I just moved into an apartment complex where we can’t put screws in the wall. They have horizontal blinds in the window in my room, but they are quite old and terrible and offer little privacy. Are there any ways to hang window treatments that don’t involve screws or nails into the wall? What kind of windows or coverings are possible?
Thanks
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Answer by Equality
Buy tension rods at the store, costs are $ 3 up to 10 depending on size. These rods have rubber caps that don’t mar the walls. You can hang anything from these rods. Look at the website http://overstock.com for cheap curtains, drapes and sheers
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Tall, Skinny windows.. window treatments?
Question by Victoria: Tall, Skinny windows.. window treatments?
I have two tall, skinny windows, one on each side of my fireplace in the living room. They are about 22″x70″. I’m having a hard time picking a nice window treatment. I am putting up wood blinds through out the house, including these windows. Do you think I should go with just a valance, I was thinking a balloon hem valance or tie up valances or should I go with panels?
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Answer by Lee
Hi
Why don’t you hang a scarf swag over a decorative curtain rod. You can have the tails of the swag hang down as far as you want. These are really simple to do but can really look good.
You can make them yourself without sewing or just buy some ready made. If your not sure what they look like then do a image search for “scarf swags”.
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I’d like some opinions on window treatments for my patiodoor?
Question by mojo: I’d like some opinions on window treatments for my patiodoor.?
It’s a 9 ft. long sliding door to my back patio. Since we installed a doggie door (specially made for patio doors) my house seems colder. The window treatment I have now is not helping keep out drafts but I like the look, they’re vertical blinds. My husband is telling me we need heavy drapes. We use the patio door a lot & I don’t think drapes would look right. I also don’t like the fact that the heavy drapes would block out the sunshine too much also & they look formal. Anyway, I’d like some opinions……thanks
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Answer by Ragnarok
A solid fabric material will provide the best insulation.
They don’t have to be velvet-type heavy to provide
insulating properties.
Some of the synthetic materials can provide draft
protection and still be lightweight.
If you use multiple panels, it is easier to work with,
and clean, especially with a pet brushing up against
them. There are solid, synthetic curtains or panels
that do not look like shower curtains.
You can also use a sheer behind the curtains to allow
light in, block drafts, and provide a little insulation when
you open the curtains to allow light in.
A light color that is treated against stains and water
would reflect light from the room, to avoid the
claustrophobia.
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