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Window Treatment Ideas & Tips: Kempler Design

What Is A T-Post On A Custom Shutter?

What is a T-Post? If you have a window that is very wide, you may find this posting about T-posts to be informative. Are you considering shutters for that window? There are 2 things we are going to discuss here. Why you may need a t-post. A misconception about shutters. Why do I need a […]

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Motorized Roman Shades- Blackout Layer For Reno Home

Motorized Roman Shades Motorized roman shades have been a very high end proposition in recent years. But, due to technology changes it is much more possible for homeowners. Because of the weight of the shades, there weren’t a lot of motors that could lift them, unless they were wired to power. But, things have changed […]

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Using Alexa To Control Hunter Douglas Powerview

Amazon Alexa and Hunter Douglas play well together. As shown in the following video, all you need to do it tell Alexa what Hunter Douglas “Scene” to activate. The Key is Scenes Alexa can’t create scenes for you, but it can operate them by voice controls. This requires that you create scenes, or positions that […]

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Dual Roller Shades By Norman Window Fashions-Sparks

Dual Roller Shades Roller shades are very popular as a window treatment, but sometimes they don’t sufficiently handle your functional needs. Here is an example: Let’s say that you have a window in your bedroom that you want to darken, so that you can sleep. Putting an opaque, or blackout shade in the window will […]

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Motorized Shutters For Hard To Reach Windows

 Motorized Shutters Sometimes you need motorized shutters. In this case, the Reno client wanted their shutters over a bathtub. This makes it hard to reach. This is one such place that will make you desire something easy to use. Other common locations for motorized shutters are over a deep counter, in a stairwell or windows […]

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Somfy Sonesse 30 Li-Ion- Rechargeable Battery For Motorized Roller Shades

Somfy Sonesse 30 Li-ion Motorized Roller Shades There are quite a few options when it comes to motorized roller shades in the Reno and Lake Tahoe markets. This blog post will discuss one option: The Somfy Motors, Sonesse 30 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery Operated motor. Please watch the video to see how it works. The […]

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Manually Operated Softtouch Motorized Shades For Reno

Motorized shades that are manually operated. Wait…what?? Is it just me, or does that sound contradictory? We are so used to the whole remote control thing that the idea of walking over to our shades or blinds to control them seems a bit “old school”. So, why would someone want the SoftTouch Motorization system from […]

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Motorized Shutters In Reno – Are There Differences?

Motorized Shutters Motorized shutters are definitely one of the newest products that are picking up popularity in the Reno and Lake Tahoe markets. Because manufacturers have figured out how to use battery packs in their shutters, there is now more than one option for motorized shutters. Two of the main providers of motorized shutters for […]

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Changing Sonnette Softtouch Battery Pack

The Hunter Douglas Sonnette Shades are offered with the SoftTouch Motorization option. This video and blog are very simple. They are designed to show you how to find the battery pack and remove and replace it. When you purchase any custom window treatments, your designer should be explaining to you how to use them and […]

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Setting The Favorite Position On A Hunter Douglas Powerview

Setting a Favorite Position for PowerView If you need to set a favorite position for your Hunter Douglas Blinds, Shades or Shutters, you will want to read this blog and watch the attached video. I suggest watching the video a few times and then read the instructions a few more times to completely understand the […]

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