Getting a good night’s sleep is tough if light is leaking into your bedroom. Blackout shades and room darkening window coverings solve that problem by blocking light, helping you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. If you want better rest and a healthier routine, blackout solutions are one of the best upgrades you can make for your home.
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3 Blind Mice's Energy Efficiency blog will raise your energy efficiency awareness, helping you live a more sustainable, smarter and efficient way of life!
Some home upgrades just look nice. Others actually pay you back.
Blackout window coverings? They do both.
Whether you’ve just moved in, are refreshing your space, or looking to boost your home’s performance, blackout shades are one of the most cost-effective, high-impact choices you can make.
What Are The Best Window Coverings to Keep Rooms Cool and Block Sun Heat
Are you struggling with rooms that become unbearably hot due to excessive sunlight? The right window coverings can make a significant difference in keeping your home cool and comfortable. In this blog post, we’ll explore the best window coverings to consider for…
Summer is approaching. That means warmer weather, longer days, and higher energy bills. If that last bit hurts just to see, you’re not alone. Energy costs have been soaring across the US, and if you’re like us, you’re looking into how to save money and save energy this summer. Here’s a list of tips and…
Block Light Along The Edges of Your Window
Last Update: 9/7/2021
This post was originally written on June 26, 2013, we made updates to the article to make sure that information is accurate to today’s product standard.
Motorized blackout shades with side channels are designed to be a complete package.
What are side channels for roller shades?
Side-channel are installed…
Works for ME Fumi! Summer has just begun and extreme heat waves are already swarming the nation. Instead of spending your whole day dreading the cure for a cool down, consider a more sustainable option. Have you thought of energy-efficient window treatments to help beat the heat? We have multiple window solutions specifically designed to…
Explore light-control & privacy options for window treatments from sheer to blackout and view innovative new window treatments that give you optimal performance day or night!
The three common questions our installers receive from our customers around energy-efficient homes are:
What are the most energy-efficient window treatments?
How can we use less energy at home?
What else can you do to improve your home’s energy efficiency and reduce your energy bill?
We’ve already taken a look at the 4 best ways to lower your…
Are you facing sky-high utility bills this season? With record-high temperatures in California this summer and more time spent at home, many of us are using the air conditioning more than usual and seeing cooling costs rise. Here at 3 Blind Mice, this got us thinking about how we can help you save money on…
The summer sunshine and extra daylight hours are great, but summer air conditioning and cooling bills can be painful. Cut costs permanently with a few simple and effective window treatment options that can help you keep cool all season.
1. Solar Screens
Did you know that sunlight on windows accounts for up to 50% heat gained for…
Let’s face it. You love your home. It is one of your largest investments. You have gone to great lengths to furnish it and set it up the exact way you wanted, and you are undoubtedly proud of your accomplishments. With such a large monetary and time investment in your home, it stands to reason…
Energy efficient window treatments not only cool your home, they save you money and energy as well! Learn which types of window treatments are most effective at keeping the sun at bay on the hottest days.
Somfy myLink technology allows you to easily control your motorized window coverings with a smartphone. Watch and learn how convenient this automation tool can be for residential and commercial applications.
New shutter with advanced glare reduction for a traditional shutter with modern features. Block harmful UV rays from damaging your interior and more benefits for your home.
Battery powered roller shades are easy-to-use and are a modern design to raise your window shades with a remote control or on a timer system. Learn more about this sophisticated window covering from Lufton.
Solar powered drapes with motorization are just one of the modern solutions BTX offers for windows, doors, and other wide openings. Learn more about their motorization options and how they integrate with home automation.
Phifer Sheerweave fabric protects interior surfaces, reduces glare, and minimizes heat. Click to learn more from our window covering design consultants.
Energy efficient Ultimate Achievement material offers up to 50% heat reduction compared to standard roller shades. Read more from our design consultants.
3 Blind Mice Window Coverings, Inc. is proud to announce that we are officially an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm! The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has deemed 3 Blind Mice Window Coverings, Inc. certifiable to perform renovations, repair, and painting in housing as well as in children’s facilities.
As some of you may know, 3…
Curious to as where your wooden blinds come from? When you purchase Bali Blinds you know these are “green by nature” blinds coming right from Grayling, Michigan. Take a minute to learn more about this process and what types of wood are being used to cover your windows.
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