This post is all about automatic window blinds. I have been researching about them and this is a summary of what I have found so far. It is longer than my usual post and is deliberately meant to be so that you can have all the information you need about buying one. Interested to know more? Read on.

What is automatic window blinds? In essential, these are blinds that comes with motors and sensors such that they can be controlled remotely. In fact using sensors and timers, a user can programme the blinds to be close or open depending on the time of the day or the amount of light that is shining on the windows. This helps you to automatically set the timing of when you want the blinds to be closed or opened.

How does these automatic blinds work? They  leverage on wheels, levers and ropes system to make the whole system work. Essentially, the blinds are mounted on wheels which in turn are connect to the levers and ropes. When the motor is activated, the levers and ropes which will move the wheels and open/close the blinds.  These blinds are also fitted with infrared and radio
emission technology so we are able to control them remotely or via some rules that we set.
Using these rules, we can intelligently programme the blinds to be open or close at the timing which we want. For example, if you do not want too much sunlight when the day is hot, you can simply set the sensor to close the blinds when the room temperature hits certain levels. That will help you to maintain the coolness of your home.

What are the benefits? From what I have gather, there are a couple of straight forward benefits. Firstly, you get to control blinds that are not within convenient distances. In houses with high ceiling for instance, having automatic window blinds can allow you to control them without taking the efforts to climb ladders for instance. Such convenience is one of the reasons why people buy these blinds.

Another less obvious reason is the saving of electricity cost. By being able to automatically adjust the blinds according to the temperature, you can help to maintain a room’s coolness. That means less need of fans or air conditioners which means less money spent on electricity bills. I think over time, the savings you accumulate will more than pay for the costs of the blinds.

If you interest in buying the blinds, I suggest you go online. This is where you will get some of the cheapest deals you can find. My favourite place is Amazon. They offer a great range of products as well as excellent shipping services. Not only that, they have lots of consumer reviews that can help decide if a particular model of the blinds are good or not. I definitely recommend you check out Amazon if you want to buy online.

That is all for me on automatic window blinds.

posted by zebrastrips October 26, 2009 3:07 pm     |     read comments (0)

Continuing from my previous post on bamboo miniature vertical blinds, here is a more detailed guide on how to buy these blinds. I will touch on things like how to search for these products more efficiently in your local area using Google. So, read on to find out where to buy cheap bamboo mini blinds.

(See first post on bamboo mini vertical blinds)

For buying products, I often recommend going online. Why? Well, you get a much bigger selection that you can easily compare in terms of designs, functions and prices. Doing so physically is very time consuming so that is why I like buying things online. When shopping online, there is a few things I look for in these sites.

First, they must be laid out properly, with good navigation to the different bamboo products. Images are a must to show us how the products looks. Sites without such features are signaling that they do not care about their online businesses. In that case, why should you are about them as a shopping site? You shouldn’t. So, it is better to give your business to other who took the effort to lay out the process nicely for you so that you can enjoy your shopping.

Also, when buying online, look for a good warranty and return policy. The former is to ensure yourself that the product you are buying is good enough for the manufacturer to give you a warranty. Poorly made blinds will not offer such warranties. The return policy is to ensure that you can return the blinds in case they don’t fit your windows or the design isn’t right.

Finally, don’t always for the lowest price. While they may save you some money in the short run, these products maybe faculty and the cost of repairing or maintaining them can cost you more in the long terms. Instead, you should balance between quality and price. In the case for miniature vertical blinds, you need look out for good bamboo materials, and a well built blind so that they can withstand the daily wear and tear.

When it comes to buying cheap blinds, I always wait for the post festive sales. These are the times where retailers are desparate to get rid of their unsold stocks and are willing to sell blinds in discount or at wholesale prices. These differences can be as high as 50%. So, if you are in a rush, I suggest waiting until these times to find a cheaper price for your blinds.

If you want to look for a local retailer like Ikea, I suggest using Google. Just key in your locations such as “London”, ” + “Ikea” and Google will return you a list of relevant results. Most people key in the word keywords and get the things that are not as targeted as they want. Well, you must know the right words to use and always try for variations. For example, if miniature blinds are not relevant, you can always try for mini blinds or blinds for small windows etc.

Well, I hope you find this buying useful for your purchase of bamboo miniature vertical blinds.

posted by zebrastrips October 25, 2009 4:21 pm     |     read comments (0)

Bamboo mini vertical blinds are very good for sheltering small windows in your homes. They are great if you want little decorative items to alter the feel of your home. If you want to learn more about these bamboo mini blinds, read on.

(Updated: see second post on bamboo mini vertical blinds)

Bamboo mini blinds are nothing more than smaller versions of your bamboo vertical blinds. They are purposely made smaller to accommodate tiny windows. For tiny openings such as your toilet windows, these are great items to consider. However, beyond being small, the benefit of these blinds is that they are much cheaper than your normal version. Prices varies by region but you can definitely get one of these under $100.

In terms of color, you are not restricted to the traditional brown. There are in fact many colors to choose from including black, white etc. These colors add a touch on uniqueness to your home as you don’t often see such colors anywhere.

Finally, you can also think about custom made vertical blinds. However, be aware that the prices of custom made mini blinds will be more higher than the ones you can get off the shelf. In other words, you are paying for the premium of being able to choose for something that fits better and looks for more unique.  If you go for ready-made, you’d better choose the outside mount, because the measurements don’t need to be as precise as in the case of inside mount. Cheap mini blinds that fit most standard windows are usually calculated for outside mount.

I hope this post is useful in your buying of bamboo mini vertical blinds

posted by zebrastrips October 24, 2009 7:53 am     |     read comments (0)

Bamboo miniature window blinds or bamboo mini blinds are gaining market traction. They are part of the bamboo trend that is slowly entering into the minds of consumers. As you know, bamboo products are becoming more recognized around the world. This is because they are both ecofriendly and are durable.

For any type of bamboo mini blind, you have the laminae of the spinal cord which are the frame that holds the blades, the drive rod housing. The drive road is where the cable will open in when the blind and the bottom rail, where the line is under Relationship prepared to support the slats. There is a tendency magic wand with which you open the blinds without it the amount of light in a room to rent can diffuse flip. The cord, whichraises the legal framework, slat a pulley, with the cable lock at any position, so you can raise it only half, if you want, or three quarters of the way or what have you enable fixed. The rope pulls the bottom rail and cups of each slat about how it increases.

Bamboo miniature window blinds are great for small windows. They have a versatile and inexpensive way to decorate home and headquarters settings. This is great for small apartments or rooms with tiny windows. In cities like New York where the houses are getting smaller, you need miniature blinds to better fit into your home.

Most of time, you will the right mini blinds. Your option then is to ask for custom fit. Such custom order can be done relatively quick with quite affordable charges. If you want to customise, prepare to pay more than what other people would be normally paying. Bamboo mini blinds can be cut relatively easy.

posted by zebrastrips October 21, 2009 5:45 pm     |     read comments (0)

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