Energy Efficient Products

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!

03 Jul: Motorized Drapery / Curtain Tracks by Forest Drapery

Manual & Motorized Drapery Tracks For Your Home
Updated 10/21/13
For many years, the only time you saw motorized drapery was at the theater or conference centers moving massive drapes across the stage. Nowadays, drapery and curtain tracks have become much more affordable and are offered for residential uses in all shapes, colors, and sizes.
Forest Drapery Curtain…

18 Jun: Lafayette Allure Dual Shade with Somfy Motors: IWCE 2013

Somfy recently released one of our hottest products at 3 Blind Mice, the motorized Lafayette Allure Dual Shade. These one of a kind shades allow for full privacy, semi-privacy, or full outside view. In this video the Lafayette Window Fashion is powered by a Somfy LT 30 battery motor which eliminates the need for wiring.

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28 Apr: IWCE 2013: Power Options for Somfy Motorized Blinds & Shades

We are back, safe and sound from the International Window Coverings Expo in New Orleans. And boy do we have a lot of fun new window covering ideas to show you! We made close to 20 videos from vendors like Graber, Qmotion, Lutron Kirbe, Horizon Shades, and Somfy.  To view the other videos from the…

16 Mar: How the Extended Window Film Tax Credit Can Save You Money

Without the right precautions, owning a home can be expensive. This year you can put money back in your wallet, by taking advantage of the Window Film Tax Credit. Whether your home is historic or new, this credit is an efficient way to lower your energy bills.
PLUS – This Tax Credit is Retroactive!
This tax credit…

07 Oct: Isn’t It Time You Saved On Energy Costs?

Autumn is a time when it’s easy to forget about extreme weather, and the need to cool or heat our homes for comfort. But autumn is also a great time to consider what winter’s heating costs could end up being, and how you might stem the flow of your energy dollars out the window. Even…

09 Apr: Protect The Interior of Your Home

Sunlight that comes into your home uncontrolled can fade carpets, drapes, and furniture. The sun can cause damage to electronics and digital equipment and cause the wood on floors and furniture to warp. Window treatments keep the house cooler on hot days and save money and energy by cutting down on heat and sun damage. …