Name: Budget Blinds of Tempe
Address: Tempe, AZ, 85283
Telephone: (602) 795-7419

Beautify Your Outdoor Space on a Budget

Complete your outdoor space with Budget Blinds. Discover stylish and affordable outdoor shades that provide sun protection and privacy.

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Cleaning Tips for Fabric Shades, Curtains and Drapes

How you should clean and care for your window coverings takes into consideration the style of the treatment and the composition of the fabric. Learn more about cleaning tips for your shades, curtains and drapes.

Tips and Tricks

December 30, 2022

Pros and Cons of Panel Drapes

Curtains are essential items in our home that give the final touch to interior design ideas. Therefore, it is essential to make the right choice to get a smooth and aesthetic look while using them in the most efficient way...

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December 19, 2022

What are Motorized Drapes?

In the world of curtains, motorized drapes are one of the most convenient styles. They are curtains that are opened and closed with a motor, not manually. Motorized drapes are powered...

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December 09, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Shades

Homeowners prefer solar shades to protect their houses from the sun and have an aesthetic look. You can find answers to frequently asked questions about solar shades here.

Tips and Tricks
November 30, 2022

Vertical Blinds for Sliding Glass Doors

Sliding glass doors are an excellent way to get plenty of natural light into your home without wasting money on electricity.

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November 18, 2022

Bathroom Window Treatments - What to Know

When choosing window treatments in your bathroom, you must be cautious. Your bathroom is a hot spot for mold development, and if you keep the wrong materials in this area, you could cause a hazard for your health.

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November 10, 2022

Faux Wood Blinds- The Complete Guide

There are plenty of window treatment options that will complement your home. However, you'll want to choose the best window treatments for your needs to save as much money as possible.

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October 31, 2022

Board and Batten Exteriors

The more work you put into the appearance of your home, the better you'll feel about inviting people over and spending quality time at home.

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October 20, 2022

Best Shutters For Your Home or Business

Choosing the right shutters for your building is a fantastic way to improve the overall appearance of the structure.

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October 10, 2022

Front Porch Ideas

Your front porch can be an extremely fun spot to spend time with your loved ones. Sitting out on the porch during the fall, spring, and summer is a great way to enjoy nature and relax. Everyone needs some fresh air sometimes, and when you decorate your front porch to accommodate your style preferences, you can feel even more at home.

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September 30, 2022

Venetian Blinds - A Primer

Depending on the material you use for your Venetian blinds, you could be looking at a few different price ranges to get the right window treatment for your budget.

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September 20, 2022

Waterproof Window Blinds

Waterproof window blinds can come in handy during all household situations, including households with much humidity.

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September 10, 2022

The Varied Woods of Window Blinds

Wooden window blinds are an excellent alternative to standard plastic lines. Many people like wood blinds because they’re durable and can last for years.

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August 20, 2022

Find the Best Window Shades for Your Needs

Covering up your windows is not as easy as it used to be. You need to consider many things before you make any purchases.

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March 30, 2022

The Best Eco-Friendly Window Treatments

On top of increasing your home’s energy efficiency, the material you choose can also be less impactful on the environment.

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March 20, 2022

The Do’s and Don’ts of New Window Treatments

There are a few rules to keep in mind when you choose your new window treatments.

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March 10, 2022

Five Mistakes to Avoid When You’re Looking for New Window Treatments

We see a few mistakes time and time again, so we wanted to make a blog to help new window treatment shoppers do it right the first time.

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February 28, 2022

Spring Cleaning Your Blinds

This time on the Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix blog: Spring Cleaning your Blinds!

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February 19, 2022

Cat Purrfered Window Coverings

There are few more treasured spots for your furry friend than the window sill. It warms up with the daily sunshine and makes for a purrfect snoozy spot.

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February 10, 2022

Commercial Window Coverings - It’s Just Good Business

We are commercial window covering kings, working with a wide range of industries to supply them with the best window covering solutions they need!

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January 30, 2022

Are Woven Wood or Bamboo Shades Right For Me?

If you’re looking for a wood alternative for your next window treatments, then look no further than woven wood shades and bamboo shades.

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January 20, 2022

Are Composite Window Shutters Right for My Home?

Shutters are one of the most costly investments when it comes to window treatments, so you may be wondering if they are right for your home.

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January 10, 2022

Best Blinds for a Beach House or a Nautical Style

The comfortable vibe of a beach home is hard to replicate, especially here in the desert. However, Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix can make it a lot easier to bring in those waterfront textures and colors that you love.

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December 30, 2021

The Best Blinds for a Rustic Style

Imagine the luxurious and welcoming warmth of bringing the outside in. Rustic style is all about natural comforts and the simpler life.

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December 20, 2021

Modern & Contemporary Window Treatments

At Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix, our design experts can point you in the right direction within minutes.

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December 10, 2021

The Right Window Treatments Can Help Your Baby Sleep

While it should go without saying that the right window treatment can help you sleep better, did you know the same can be said for babies?

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November 30, 2021

Are Blinds Included When You Buy a Home?

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November 20, 2021

Faux Wood Blinds vs Real Wood Blinds

At Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix, we’re advocates for creating your dream home without breaking the bank — faux wood is perfect for that.

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November 10, 2021

Easy To Clean Window Treatments, Ranked!

Not all window treatments are easy to clean. For some families, this isn’t a concern, but for those with children and pets, easy to clean is a necessity!

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October 27, 2021

Plantation Shutters for Sliding Glass Doors

If there is one thing that most Valley homes have in common, it’s sliding glass doors. We love the sunshine and love spending (most of the year) outside, so they just make sense to have!

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October 21, 2021

The Pros and Cons of Cellular Shades

When it comes to window coverings, the options can seem endless. We understand! That’s why at Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix, we do our best to get you the information you need so you can find the best fit for both your home and your budget.

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October 11, 2021

How to Hang Shutters on Bricks

If you have an exposed brick wall in your home (or outside), then you know how much of a pain it is to hang something on it. You can’t use nails or command strips, so you have no choice but to leave it bare (which is still a good look) or drill.

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September 30, 2021

The Best in Privacy Window Coverings

When you’re looking for curtains, shades, and shutters, you’re likely looking for three things: light control, style, and privacy.

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September 23, 2021

Beat the Heat (and Cold) with Honeycomb Shades

Summer is nearly over and winter is on its way, which means we’re in for a few months of alternating heat and cool weather. So how do we prevent ourselves from baking indoors or shivering under the blankets?

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September 16, 2021

Is It Time to Get New Window Coverings?

A TV stops responding, your fridge isn’t cold enough, or your blankets have holes in them. What about your window coverings though?

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September 09, 2021

3 Problems Solved by the Right Window Covering

Window coverings aren’t just for blocking the sun and insulating the home (although they certainly are great at that). They can do so much more.

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August 31, 2021

Which is Better for a Bedroom: Drapes or Shutters?

We all think of having a cozy bed, the warm glow of a lamp next to you as you lounge, watch television, or read, and maybe a chair to snuggle up in with a cup of tea or coffee.

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August 24, 2021

Finding the Perfect Dining Room Window Treatment

Your dining room is a place for gatherings; it’s where holiday dinners are enjoyed, where family game nights get chaotic, and where your friends settle in for game night.

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August 20, 2021

Wood vs. Bamboo Window Treatments

Before you choose, we at Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix wanted to go over the differences between wood and bamboo so you can find the right window treatment for your home.

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August 10, 2021

Benefits of Motorized Drapes

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July 29, 2021

Don’t Love Vertical Blinds? Try These Vertical Blind Alternatives Instead

We get it — some window coverings aren’t for everyone. That’s why we at Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix have a huge selection for you to browse.

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July 26, 2021

The Best Ways To Match Drapes and Valances

At Budget Blinds of Central Phoenix and Tempe don’t need to be the same material, the same pattern, or even the same color.

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July 20, 2021

How and Where To Add Café Shutters In Your Home

Café shutters are unlike traditional shutters because they only cover half of your window, which makes them wonderful for privacy without compromising on natural light.

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July 09, 2021

The Many Benefits Of Motorized Blinds

Cordless and motorized blinds aren’t just for looks; they come with countless benefits that help keep your home safe, energy-efficient, and stylish.

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June 25, 2021

Decorating On a Budget

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June 18, 2021

Our Guide to Matching Rugs And Window Treatments

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June 11, 2021

Which Is Better for You: Vinyl or Aluminum Window Treatments

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June 04, 2021

Four Tips for Finishing Your Custom Home

If you’ve built a custom home or are in the process of designing or building one, then this blog is for you. Firstly, congratulations on building your dream home! It has to be such an exciting time for you!

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May 31, 2021

Window Coverings for Non-Traditional Windows

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May 24, 2021

The Best Window Coverings for Condos

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May 20, 2021

A Guide To Pairing Drapes with Blinds or Shades

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May 06, 2021

When to Use Vertical and Horizontal Blinds

Tips and Tricks
April 29, 2021

Prepping Your Home (And Windows) for Summer

Seasonal
April 22, 2021

How To Choose Window Treatments For a Minimalistic Home

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April 15, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Motorized Blinds

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April 08, 2021

Best Water Resistant Window Treatments For Bathrooms

Tips and Tricks
March 31, 2021

Blinds vs. Shades: What Style is Right for Your Home?

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March 24, 2021

The Best Window Treatments for Window Seats

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March 17, 2021

Styling Your Bedroom to Match Your Windows

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March 10, 2021

How to Use Bolder Colors for Window Coverings

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February 26, 2021

Superb Window Treatments When Curtains Don’t Work For You

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February 19, 2021

What Should You Choose For Door Window Coverings

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February 12, 2021

The Benefits of Exterior Window Shutters

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February 05, 2021

The Benefits of Indoor Window Shutters

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January 28, 2021

How to Find Window Treatment for Tall Windows

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January 21, 2021

Choosing Window Treatment for Kids Rooms

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January 14, 2021

How to Choose the Right White Blinds

White is just white, right? Wrong! White can be bluish, reddish, yellowish, grayish, and every color-ish in between. White blinds and paints that have warm undertones will have some combination of red, orange, pink, yellow or brown undertones...

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January 07, 2021

What’s the Difference Between Single and Double Cellular Shades?

If you’re shopping for window coverings, you’ve probably come across the term “cellular shades” before. What are cellular shades? They’re shades, but with a special design...

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December 30, 2020

Should You Choose Wood or Faux Wood Blinds?

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December 24, 2020

The Ultimate Guide to Curtain Materials

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December 17, 2020

How to Find the Perfect Window Valance

Tips and Tricks
December 10, 2020

Why We Love Levolor Drapes

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November 27, 2020

How to Clean Wooden Window Blinds

Tips and Tricks
November 20, 2020

How to Paint Shutters

Tips and Tricks
November 13, 2020

How To Measure For Window Blinds

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November 06, 2020

Benefits Of Bamboo Roman Shades

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October 29, 2020

Four Reasons to Choose Motorized Blinds and Shades

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October 22, 2020

Tips on Conserving Energy in the Fall

Seasonal
October 15, 2020

Halloween Decorations That Are Safe For Your Windows

Seasonal
October 09, 2020

Are Wood, Aluminum or Vinyl Blinds Right For You?

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September 30, 2020

The Benefits of Interior and Exterior Shutters

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September 23, 2020

Roman Shades vs. Roller Shades

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September 21, 2020

How to Pair Pull Down Shades, Shutters, and More with Interior Decor

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September 10, 2020

How Energy Efficient Are Different Window Treatments?

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August 28, 2020

The Best Window Coverings for Natural Light

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August 21, 2020

How to Clean Plantation Shutters

Tips and Tricks
August 14, 2020

Roman Shades, a Style Guide Pt. 2 - Plain & Relaxed Folds

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August 07, 2020

Roman Shades, a Style Guide Pt. 1 - Flat & Soft Folds

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July 30, 2020

Hunter Douglas Blinds - Our Partner In Window Solutions

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July 16, 2020

Creating Your Home Theater

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July 01, 2020

3 Types of Window Blinds that Inspire ‘Hygge’

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June 18, 2020

Cellular Window Shades for the Wabi-Sabi Home

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June 08, 2020

A Product We Love to Offer: Hunter Douglas Roller Shades

Here at Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix, we’re proud to offer the best brands of window coverings available. From Lutron smart shades to simple cordless blinds and anything in between. In always striving to deliver the exact right product for our customers' needs we make sure we have a lot of options to choose from.

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May 29, 2020

Room Darkening Shades and You

When it comes to blocking out the light and dimming your home, Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix has you covered – literally! Let’s look at your options when it comes to room darkening shades, what works best, what’s the most affordable option, and how you can better control the light levels in your home.

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May 20, 2020

Benefits of Cordless Shades

Cordless shades are secure, durable, and simple to use. Safer than traditional blinds, cordless shades avoid the possibility of strangulation because they do not use a hanging cord to open or close them. Instead, you simply use your fingers to pull the shades up or down in order to adjust them.

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May 08, 2020

Say Yes to Skylight Shades

Skylight windows are unique providing you with a view of the beautiful sky during the day and a star-filled view of the sky at night. They can also add the illusion of depth or dimension within a space, as well as character and value to a home.

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April 24, 2020

Cafe Shutters: Pros and Cons with the Pros

Considering café style shutters for your home? Well, if you are looking for a bold, unique look with a touch of crisp and clean, café shutters are a great choice...

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April 17, 2020

The Benefits of Bamboo Blinds

Bamboo has been widely used throughout Asia for centuries; yet, it was not until recently, that it has gained recognition in other parts of the world. It’s lightweight and strong material might be the reason why bamboo window shades have become more popular.

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April 10, 2020

Energy Saving, Heat Beating, Summer Cooling Tips

With the past few weeks, we’ve passed the 100 degrees mark and officially entered summer. Oh boy! Here in the Valley keeping cool is crucial...

Seasonal
March 30, 2020

Why Wooden Window Blinds?

Wooden window blinds, sometimes called Venetian blinds, are one of the most classic, traditional options when it comes to window coverings. Now, classic and traditional do not have to mean boring. There are a ton of different options...

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March 20, 2020

More of the Most Energy Efficient Window Coverings

Welcome back to another entry here at the Budget Blinds of Tempe & Central Phoenix blog! This month, a critically important topic for homes here in The Valley of the Sun especially with Summer looming right around the corner...

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March 10, 2020

Energy Efficient Window Coverings from Budget Blinds

As we step into March, we in the Valley know that the days of sun and Summer are fast approaching, faster than most would like! But there’s a way to beat the heat and keep your bills from skyrocketing – energy-efficient window coverings...

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February 21, 2020

How to Fix Vertical Blinds and More - Everything You’ve Ever Wondered

Vertical blinds are a tried and true window covering solution seen throughout the Valley. If you have ever had them and a rambunctious pet or child, you also know that vertical blinds can far too often end up, well, horizontal...

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February 07, 2020

Can You Paint Vinyl Shutters and Other FAQs

This time we’re going to delve into our tips and tricks tool belt to help answer questions around shutters, including answering whether or not you can paint vinyl shutters, how long plantation shutters can last...

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January 24, 2020

The Pantone 2020 Color of the Year is… Classic Blue

The Pantone Color of the Year is a topic of note, not just for us here at Budget Blinds of Tempe and Central Phoenix, but for all Budget Blinds franchises....

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January 10, 2020

How to Clean Window Blinds, Shutters, Shades, and More!

Many folks often they look to do more, to take better care of their cars, their homes. To that end we decided to whip up a bit of a handy guide on how to clean window blinds...

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November 29, 2019

How to Paint Shutters - A Budget Blinds Guide

Tired of the look of your shutters? Move into a new home and want to make a quick style upgrade? Painting shutters can be an easy, quick way to give your home some pop!

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November 15, 2019

What to Look for in Roller Shutters

Window covering solutions can mean many things in many situations. For most of our customers, that means blinds, shades, smart home automation. Lots of really great covering options. For some homes and businesses they need a covering option that is more secure...

Tips and Tricks
October 30, 2019

Smart Home Technology - TVs, Thermostats, and Beyond!

As the smart home technology advances, we want our industry and our products to be right there with them. This time on the Budget Blinds of Tempe & Central Phoenix we want to look at the various smart home technology upgrading our lives...

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October 15, 2019

Brands We Love - Levolor

ere at Budget Blinds of Tempe & Central Phoenix, we take so much pride in the service, products, and brands we provide. All of our window treatment solutions are produced by hard working experts in the industry...

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September 27, 2019

Outdoor Shades, Shade Sails and More, Four Ways to Upgrade Your Space

Heat isn’t the only concern about outside living spaces, there’s also that big, fiery ball in the sky to deal with! This time we want to look at outdoor shades...

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September 20, 2019

Bamboo Roman Shades - Are They Your Window Solution?

This time on the blog, we are talking woven wood bamboo Roman shades! How do they work to keep your home stylish...

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August 30, 2019

Everything You Want To Know About Board and Batten Shutters

It’s important to know and see what’s out there so you can make the most informed decision possible! This time around we are looking at one type of outdoor shutter - board and batten shutters. What they are, when to use them...

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August 16, 2019

Honeycomb Shades, Styles, Form, and Function

This time we wanted to dig deeper into a type of shade we looked at as one of the best window treatments for the bathroom, honeycomb shades! How are they shaped, what are they best used for, we are going to cover it all...

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July 26, 2019

What Are the Best Bathroom Window Treatments?

The extra moisture inherent in bathrooms makes for some tough environments and the desires for privacy all mean that bathroom window treatments have to hit some very specific criteria to be worthwhile!

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July 12, 2019

Enter the World of Window Shutters

If you’ve spent any time browsing our site, you probably have noticed the wide range of window covering options we have on offer. This time on the Budget Blinds of Tempe & Central Phoenix blog we are going to look at one of the larger family of products we offer: window shutters.

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June 14, 2019

Blackout Blinds and You

Summer is here. If you aren't particularly a fan of that kind of light, you might be looking for ways to make your home as dark as possible...

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June 14, 2019

The Smart Power of Lutron Shades

Homes are getting ‘smarter.’ From smartphone connected HVAC units, cameras that broadcast over secure Wi-Fi, and locks that recognize eyeballs (seriously, they’re real!) every part of the home is getting a smarter upgrade...

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