You can automate your blinds and window coverings on any budget, from retrofit devices to gorgeous custom window shades. Our experts have found the best smart blinds to consider for your home. John ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

(AP) – The death of a Michigan toddler who reportedly strangled in the cord of a window blind prompted the recall of more than 450,000 such blinds this week. Four-outlet power strips that pose a risk ...

Child safety advocates have been pushing for the ban for years. — -- By the end of 2018, U.S. consumers shopping for window blinds will see only standard models without accessible cords. Child ...

In response to tragic accidental strangulation deaths and injuries in young children, a ban on the manufacturing of corded blinds recently went into effect. In accordance with the new regulations, ...

Designers consider window shades and blinds essential for many reasons. But there are so many options — how do you choose the right ones? By Tim McKeough Most windows need a little help from window ...

Scientists in South Korea have stressed the importance of accurately setting the angle of slat PV blinds to maximize power generation. They found that there is a tradeoff between elevated power yield ...

As our lives become increasingly intertwined with technology, our dependence on electricity grows, and so does our electricity bill. We’re constantly plugged in, from powering our homes to charging ...

New research serves as a warning about a common household item that can pose a serious safety threat to young children: window blind cords. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that ...