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3 Must-Know Tips for Cutting Costs On Your Next Home Improvement Project

Home improvement projects can be bottomless money pits. In fact, these budgets notoriously spiral out of control — and it’s all too easy to get sucked up in what you think you want versus what you really need. Here’s the good news: With a bit of planning, practicality and patience, you can achieve the house of your dreams without winding up in crippling debt. Ahead, we’re covering our three top tips every homeowner should know before taking on a home improvement project.

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Mid Rail or No Mid Rail?

Mid rails frequently appear on our best-selling shutters — but what makes them so appealing? Ahead, we’re diving into everything you need to know about mid rails and what they bring to table.

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How Big Should Shutters Be for Oversized Windows?

Homeowners love to boast about the natural light in a home, but one downside is often dealing with an oddly shaped, oversized window. Large windows can be challenging to work with when you’re thinking of installing new shutters — should they be the same size as the rest of the shutters? Should they be larger? Should you skip them altogether?

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How Often Should You Repaint Your Shutters?

Wondering how long shutters will last before they need to be repainted? Generally speaking, 10 years is a pretty safe estimate. If you have high quality shutters that were properly painted and installed initially, you shouldn’t need to repaint before that, though there are a few exceptions.The truth is that there is no exact number of years or one-size-fits-all answer. The ability to repaint your shutters, and how frequently, will depend on several factors. To get an idea of what’s right for your shutters, ask yourself these questions:

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Do Shutters Improve Home Insulation?

On average, a home loses a whopping twenty-five percent of its energy every year due to poor insulation. That means maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home could be costing you thousands — that’s money flying right out the window! Interior and exterior shutters can impact your home’s insulation — but only if you use […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Louvered Shutters

Louvered shutters consistently fall into our top three best sellers year after year — and they are popular for a good reason. Louvered shutters are classic, enduring and suit a wide range of home styles. Ahead, we’re diving into a few frequently asked questions and shedding some light on what makes this style so great.

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How to Mix Shutter Colors and Materials Like a Pro

Your home’s exterior should feel like a reflection of your personality — but if everyone simply painted their house their favorite color, there would be a lot more purple, pink, and bright aqua homes in the neighborhood. The truth is that finding the right color is about more than just preference. Using a mix of materials and textures is equally important in adding balance and intrigue to your home.

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4 Tips for Seamlessly Mixing Old and New Shutters

Picture this: You’re making your yearly rounds to inspect the shutters on your home’s exterior. You find that most of them are in fairly good condition, but there are a few that clearly need to be replaced. What do you do? Is it OK to mix new shutters in with the old ones, or do you have to begin from scratch?

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Picking a Palette: How to Coordinate Exterior Paint for Doors, Shutters, and Trim

When the calendar flips to a new year, you may feel energized to finally tackle home upkeep projects that are easily put off. If your home’s exterior is looking a tad lifeless and drab as a winter sky, it might be time for a total-home paint job. However, there is a “cheat” that can help you achieve a house facelift without the significant investment of repainting your entire home: painting your doors, shutters, and trim.

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