Our brains have an incredible feature called memory. This can be a good or a bad thing! If you have experienced something that caused stress in the past, it becomes a trauma everytime a similar situation happens. On the other hand, a positive...
The industry is always growing, so the more you're learning, the more versatile you can get with your services.
Staying up to date with the latest trends can really help...
Most of the commercial work I do are small projects such as coffee shops, restaurants and retail stores. These projects mostly use aluminum frame windows.
The good news is that I virtually never use anchors since all screws go into aluminum. The...
Some of my peer installers are tall and can reach most of their installation targets without assistance from a step ladder. I, on the other hand, being only 5’4”, need to use at least a step stool for most jobs.
Since my height cannot...
Every time I start an installation, I look for ways to cut down on unnecessary movements that take extra time. One installation technique I have developed over the years is to use spacers to install shade and angle brackets at the exact same...
Most people agree that installing window treatments professionally requires a great set of skills: technical knowledge, problem solving, good math abilities, communication skills, organization and cleanliness.
Unfortunately, there is one component...
Honest question: would you buy a book before reading consumers' feedback? How about selecting a medical provider? Do you ask friends and family for recommendations or do you go to the insurance's website and pick a name that you sympathize with?
As...
A large portion of the custom window treatment industry is dedicated to discretionary income: Getting consumers with money to spend on things they want versus things they need. For that reason, these consumers can be very selective about the...