A stained glass window is a beautiful and practical way to add color to any room in your home. Due to the hours of labor that go into making a single stained glass window, new ones can be quite expensive. However, if you keep on the look out for them, old stained glass windows can be found in antique shops and flea markets, as well as still in their original homes. If you happen upon an old stained glass window, it is likely to need some restorative care, if not actual repair. Stained glass window repair should be undertaken by a professional, but it’s helpful for you to know, too, what needs to be done should you become the owner of a colorful, but slightly damaged treasure.
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When my husband and I moved into our first house, it took all the financial resources we had. The day we moved in, we had enough money to put food in the fridge, and that’s about it, which was unfortunate because our windows had no coverings. As soon as we got our hands on some money, we bought the cheapest window treatments we could find (curtains), but even then we discovered the expense of window hardware. We didn’t even know what window hardware was until we bought the curtains and discovered we would need something to hang them from. Window hardware, though not necessarily expensive, was an extra outlay of cash we couldn’t afford, so we made our own. |
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In choosing windows for a newly built house or replacement windows for an existing house, there are hundreds and hundreds of window manufacturers to consider. This article provides a rundown of the major manufacturers out there so you know what kind of products they offer and what kind of service and warranties to expect. |
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Stained glass windows are enjoying a renaissance these days; they have not this popular in home décor since Victorian England. Stained glass windows have a history that stretches far beyond Victorian England, however, and even beyond the medieval churches with which they are usually associated. The history is interesting and starts with a mystery. |
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Pleated shades, also known as cellular shades and honeycomb shades, are a fantastic addition to any home décor whether used alone or in combination with other window coverings. When considering window treatments, particularly if you are thinking about blinds, you must consider pleated shades. |
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Care and Repair