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You Have Your Sample Kit…Now What?

Choosing your shutter material and finish is a big decision — and as nice as images look online, the final product can be difficult to picture. Rather than rely entirely on your imagination, we have a better solution: order a sample kit!

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5 Quick Tips to Elevate Your Home’s Curb Appeal

The exterior of your home is the first impression it makes — don’t you want it to be a good one?
Luckily, improving the exterior of your home is easily achieved with some small tweaks and routine upkeep. Before you know it, your house and yard will be making all the passersby jealous.

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Decorative vs. Operable Shutters: What’s Right For You?

Historically, operable shutters served to protect the glass of windows, increase the privacy of your home and provide insulation against the elements. These days, with improved window technology, the original purpose of operable shutters isn’t as necessary — yet, some homeowners still swear by them. So, how can you know if operable or decorative shutters are right for you?

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5 Ways to Save on Your Energy Bill This Summer

Utility bills are often highest in the months where weather is the most extreme. However, it might not be just heating and cooling your home that’s leading to such a spike in your energy bill — it might also be that you aren’t following certain best practices. Here are five tips to reduce your energy bill this summer and stay cool for less:

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Why Shutters Are Important for Coastal Homes

Living on the coast has a lot of perks — warmer weather, access to beaches, great seafood — but it also requires some additional home maintenance. This is especially true if your beach house is your second home and you spend large chunks of the year away, unable to monitor the weather’s effect on the exterior.

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How to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season

The bad news: Hurricanes can cause significant, devastating damage to land and property.
The good news: Generally, forecasters can provide enough advanced warning of an oncoming hurricane that you can prepare your home and reduce damage.

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What Does Composite Really Mean?

There are some common misconceptions about composite shutters — and we’re here to set the record straight.
Often, when people hear the term “composite board,” they interpret it to mean “fake wood.” However, this is an oversimplification of a product that comes with several key advantages.

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Your Annual Home Maintenance Checklist

There are certain home tasks that are ideal to do or double-check once per year, just to keep your home in great shape. You spend a lot of time inside your house, but how much time do you spend checking over the outside? With this checklist, you can head off exterior problems before they occur and fix damages before they become more costly.

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5 Steps to Prep Your Home for Winter

Prepping your home for colder weather doesn’t have to be a daunting task. In fact, we have a list of five fast tips you can knock out over the weekend. Trust us: You’ll feel great once you have these items checked off your to-do list.

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3 Easy Ways to Add Privacy to Your Home

Now that we’re all spending so much more time at home, it’s no surprise that many people are looking for new, simple ways to add a little extra privacy to their homes. However, you don’t have to turn your house into a bunker to feel more secluded — with even just a few small tweaks, you can create your own oasis.

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