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Window Treatment Guides

Advice and how-tos from Ottawa's independent Hunter Douglas dealer since 1948.

Buying Guides and Tips

How to Clean and Care for Your Blinds, Shades, and Shutters

A material-by-material guide to dusting, spot cleaning, and caring for every window treatment so they last for years.

September 25, 2026

Drapery

How to combine custom drapery with blinds and shades for softness, light control, and insulation.

September 18, 2026

Shades

How sheer shades filter light and add daytime privacy, and how to choose between the three collections.

September 11, 2026

Shutters

Compare Heritance, NewStyle, and Palm Beach on durability, moisture, cost, and looks.

August 21, 2026

Shades

Room-darkening or blackout? How to block light for better sleep in Ottawa bedrooms and nurseries.

August 14, 2026

Window Solutions

Solutions for patio doors, arches, angled windows, and skylights that standard coverings can't fit.

August 7, 2026

Buying Guide

A plain-language comparison, with a side-by-side table, to help you choose the right treatment.

July 24, 2026

Motorization

How PowerView and smart-home control work, plus the rooms that benefit most.

July 22, 2026

Child Safety

Cordless and motorized options that keep Ottawa families safe, room by room.

July 20, 2026

Window Treatment Tips

Which window treatments work best through each Ottawa season.

May 18, 2026