Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Made in the Shade recommends motorized window shades for child safety at your Prescott home

Made in the Shade can provide a safe solution for children with motorized window shades at your Prescott home.
Choosing the right shades for your home might seem to be just a question of aesthetics, but if you have children or pets, you will want to think about their safety as well. Traditional, non-motorized shades hang loosely and have various cords dangling within arm’s reach of even the smallest people. Made in the Shade recommends choosing motorized shades for your Prescott windows to keep the little ones safe.

The safest solution
Motorized shades offer these safety improvements over manual shades:

  • Motorized lift and tilt eliminates the need for the dangling cord and rod, therefore eliminating the strangulation danger that these kinds of shades present.
  • Tension pulleys and tie-down devices keep shades in place even when curious little hands try to move them.
  • Internal cords on horizontal blinds are kept in place with cord stops, preventing them from slipping through the louvers.

Certified by the Experts
Cordless control options for window coverings are recommended by the Window Covering Safety Council (an independent lab).

Made in the Shade doesn’t just want your home to be beautiful and functional, but is also concerned for the safety of all the people and pets living in it. To schedule your appointment for a free estimate on motorized shades or any other custom window coverings in your Prescott home, give Made in the Shade a call at 928-308-9998. Learn more at https://mitsyavapai.com.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Made in the Shade talks about security benefits of motorized window coverings at your Prescott home

Made in the Shade offers the security of motorized window coverings for your Prescott home.Ease and comfort are not the only reasons to install motorized window coverings. They also improve home security. Made in the Shade discusses the security benefits of motorized window coverings at your Prescott home.

Yes, motorized window coverings are important for your comfort and for the fact that you can be lying on the living room sofa while remotely adjusting the blinds throughout the house. They also help with your home’s energy efficiency. But did you know that motorized blinds and shutters improve home security?

You see, burglars are known to survey potential houses prior to attempting to break in. These malicious people are looking for signs that you’re not at home. Their best-case scenario would be that you are on a lengthy vacation. One signal they will pick up on is your blinds remaining closed 24 hours a day. While you would prefer this over leaving your blinds open, this could backfire and advertise your absence.

The good news is, motorized blinds and shutters provide a far better option. In fact, motorized window coverings are a low-key security solution! Window coverings can be programmed to open and close at random intervals throughout the day. This way, it appears to the would-be thief as though someone is home. This can be combined with inexpensive light timers, so that any burglar scouting out your home will instantly eliminate it as a prospect.

Made in the Shade hopes this discussion of the security benefits of motorized window coverings at your Prescott home is helpful to you. If you think motorized window coverings are right for you, or if you want to learn more, call Made in the Shade at 928-308-9998. Visit us online at https://mitsyavapai.com.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Made in the Shade: Motorization will extend the life of the window blinds in your Prescott home

Made in the Shade: Motorization will extend the life of the window blinds in your Prescott home
When selecting shades for your home, there are a lot of options for you. The style, color, and type are all critical decisions to match the blinds to your home’s unique aesthetic. Amidst the plethora of available options, you may not have considered motorized blinds. Made in the Shade lets Prescott homeowners in on the little known benefits of motorized shades.

Longevity

You may have seen shades with a missing handle or the drawstrings that no longer work. These are common issues that plague all manual shades. This is because manual shades are made using small parts that get worn down over time. The more they are used, the faster they wear out and break. Another factor is how they are handled, especially if you have little ones in your home or guests that do not treat your home with the same amount of care that you do.

With motorized shades, these issues are almost non-existent. They do not contain the small springs and cords that wear down. Because they are automatically drawn, they do not suffer from poor handling or heavy usage.

Convenience
Motorized blinds give you the convenience of opening and closing them with the push of a button. This is especially useful if your window is behind a lot of furniture and difficult to access. They can even be set up to be opened and closed from your smart device - a real plus if you leave the house and forget to close the blinds.

Motorized shades may cost more in the short term, but they are well worth it in the long run. They are less likely to break, meaning you won’t need to replace your window coverings as often. And motorized shades provide a sleeker look compared to their manual counterparts. If motorized shades are the right fit for your Prescott home or if you want to learn more, call Made in the Shade at 928-308-9998. Visit us online at https://mitsyavapai.com.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Made in the Shade discusses benefits of motorized shades and blinds for your Prescott home

Made in the Shade discusses benefits of motorized shades and blinds for your Prescott home
Smart technology coupled with motorization can help control the solar gain and heat loss in your home by simply opening and closing window shades at pre-programmed times. In fact, smart home technology means your motorized blinds can actually 'learn' when to open and close based on sunlight and surrounding temperature, thereby maximizing your HVAC system's efficiency. Made in the Shade takes a look at these benefits and more to help Prescott homeowners decide if motorized blinds are a good fit for your home.

Convenience
Smart, motorized blinds can be conveniently opened or closed by simply touching a remote control, a button or an app on your phone. Window coverings are a proven way to reduce solar gain and prevent heat loss. In fact, being able to schedule when they open and close means never having to worry about them at all.

Energy Efficient
Connecting motorized blinds to a smart home hub allows the blinds to open or close according to sunlight and temperature sensors included in the hub, minimizing the energy expended by your HVAC system, and saving you money.

Smart Home Integration
Smart thermostats use a wealth of data such as the outside weather, the ambient temperature and the time of day to determine whether opening or closing your smart blinds will help reduce energy use. By using various data, the thermostat can sense when the room is getting too hot or too cold and respond by adjusting the shades rather than using the air conditioner or heater.

Smart Lighting
When motorized blinds are paired with smart lighting, opening motorized blinds can trigger smart lighting to turn off, reducing your home's energy costs and saving you more money.

Safety
As every parent knows, no cords means not having to worry about how to keep them out of the reach of curious, young children. Some motorized blind manufacturers even work with Nest products to direct the blinds to open if a fire in your home is detected thereby giving emergency responders the ability to immediately see into your home.

Security
By using the app on your phone you can remotely control your blinds to open or close, or program a schedule to make it look as though someone is home.

If you're renovating, redesigning or building your Prescott home, consider the exciting and very smart advantages of motorized blinds for your windows. Made in the Shade offers homeowners throughout the Quad-city area and Yavapai County a smart selection of motorized blinds for you to choose from. If you would like more information about the benefits of motorized shades in your home, call Made in the Shade today at 928-308-9998. Learn more about us at https://mitsyavapai.com.

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