Once the holidays are over and the new year arrives, many of us reevaluate our spending habits. The first things under the microscope are almost always the bills. You can sacrifice a few channels to lower your cable bill, but the utility bills are the real concern. During the Winter, keeping your home warm and…
If you’re a shop owner or a commercial property manager, no matter if you’re in a big city or a small town, graffiti is an issue. Some vandals will put their mark on a wall with spray paint and you can paint over it. But, what happens when they scratch up your windows? Many store…
All it takes is a thin sheet of film to transform just about any plain old window into a creative, stylish element of your home. Today’s options in decorative window film offer an affordable way to brighten up a room while simultaneously creating an inviting ambient light. Decorative film is available in countless styles and…
With such beautiful surroundings here in the Pacific Northwest– the majestic evergreens, mountains and streams– it’s no wonder why we love to have big windows in our homes, and lots of them. Large windows and spectacular views make a beautiful focal point in any home, but they can come with frustrations– and we’re not talking…
Lumisty is a view control window film that gives users the ability to obstruct specific viewing angles. Originally invented for ATM screens as a security provision, Lumisty is now capturing the imaginations of interior designers and architects everywhere, and inspiring many creative and practical uses. Let’s say you want to block the view of the…
Having a window film installed on your home or business windows is more than just a way to save energy—it can also save your life. You might not think something as small as window film can pack that kind of punch, but it’s surprising just how thin that line is between a close call and…
When outdoors in the summertime, most people are aware of the dangers of sun exposure and do what they can to protect themselves. On cloudy days, however— and even more so when we’re indoors— we tend to think we are safe from UV radiation, but this is a dangerous misconception. As it turns out, even…
Commercial buildings are the world’s leading energy consumers and are responsible for more than 40 percent of the pollution in the environment. To get this under control, facility managers and property management companies are looking for ways to make their buildings more sustainable. A building’s energy systems can undergo high-efficiency updates, and the occupants…
Window film can provide many benefits to your home, like heat reduction, safety and decoration. But, there may come a time when old or damaged window film becomes more of an eyesore than a selling point. Whether it’s bubbling, discolored or the style is outdated, sometimes it just has to go. To help you uncover…
If you follow college football, you’ve probably seen the loads of press received by the University of Oregon’s brand new $68 million dollar football facility. The 145,000 square-foot Hatfield-Dowlin Complex that now rests beside the notoriously energetic Autzen Stadium contains meeting spaces, instructional rooms, multiple fitness centers, state-of-the-art locker rooms, plush offices, dining facilities, lounges,…
