Entries by Paul Pollard-Fraser

Determining the best window coverings

Q) Hi Deb. I’m in a new home and wondering how I can determine the best window coverings for each room? The house feels empty without anything on the windows. What are the best ways to approach each room and determine the best options? Thanks! A) Window treatments in a new home can be very […]

Rechargeable motor and remote manuals

If you are having problems with your rechargeable motor (Louvolite R1710) or the remote control (Louvolite R1720) you can download the manuals here: http://devablinds.co.uk/motor.pdf http://devablinds.co.uk/remote.pdf If you are unable to sort things by looking at these documents please contact us.

Attraction after son’s blind twine demise

The parents of a toddler who died in a window blind cord accident have made an emotional bid to raise awareness of the dangers that blinds pose to children. Feliciano and Maria Saba’s two-year-old son, Bryan, died 11 weeks ago after he became tangled in a looped cord at their home in Portadown, County Armagh. […]

New Solar Power for rechargeable Motors

      We are pleased to be able to offer a solar charger for our rechargeable motors. We have been offering rechargeable motorised blinds for a few years now, but only with a traditional plugin charger.  Usually every 6-8 months on a single one up and one down action a day, the motor starts […]

Wooden blinds

Dear Heloise: I have wooden-slat blinds. I have tried oil soap and baby wipes, but I cannot get them clean. Can you please help? — Marie M., via fax Help is here. Cleaning wooden blinds shouldn’t be hard! Baby wipes are OK, but may leave a residue. The oil “soap” is what I use, and […]

THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO CLEAN WINDOW BLINDS

Blinds. There is no quicker or more effective way to switch from natural light to privacy please! Just a twist of the wrist and the magic happens. Surely, this is why just about every window in just about every house and apartment in the U.S. comes dressed with BLINDS. We have come to expect them. […]