'Tis the Season...to window tint in Colorado Springs

To quote a song, "Some like it hot and some like it not!" The sun is coming and making it a bit more uncomfortable for people in their homes. Ironically, many of the beautiful parts of our home make it difficult to live in during the bright hot summer.

We are getting so many requests for window tinting and the main reason is heat. Most people may know about the UV rays in Colorado Springs but many are just worried about the heat. Our window tinting provides 99% UV protections while reducing the heat in your room. Our SPF30 product has reduced the heat in our windows from 115F to 95F during February. I am looking forward to see what a difference it will make in the summer. Window tinting or window film is a great option in Colorado Springs.

Why be hot when you can stay cool with window film/ window tinting in Colorado Springs
We hope you enjoy our blog!

Remember you can reach us at http://www.blindscoloradosprings.com and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/NorthColoradoSprings/
and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/EastColoradoSprings/

or at our Budget Blinds of Colorado Springs office phone;
719-488-0468

Faux wood or Wood? Does the sun affect our choice in Colorado Springs

We do get this question a lot. “I have heard that wood blinds or wood shutters will fade here in Colorado Springs. So I would just like to look at faux wood blinds or shutters."Like everything else when purchasing items you get what you pay for. The major manufacturers of faux wood blinds, wood blinds, faux wood shutters and wood shutters usually put UV inhibitors in their finish to protect the product. That finish helps protect the wood from UV rays.

A very inexpensive faux wood has more of a chance to fade and yellow by far than a good quality wood product. I personally have seen blinds fade in 1 year from one of our competitors. The customer called us to finish the house for them. However, the money she spent initially was wasted, not to mention the aggravation that she went through. Many people do shop just on price and I do understand saving money. But what must be considered is the value that you are getting for the entire project. Even over a short period of time you can look at the cost of replacing a low quality product in a few years. Usually, the cost is more expensive.You must ask what product you are getting, who is the manufacturer, what is their warranty.


I do believe that over time all wood products face this problem of fading. If you lived here in Colorado Springs for even a short time you see what the sun can do. I have seen fading of hardwood floors and furnishings in as little as 6 months depending on the exposure and windows in the house.


Window tinting or window film is the real protector of UV fade. Our window film or window tint has a 99% UV protection guaranteed. Therefore your window coverings and household goods are protected. Not to mention the rejection of heat in the summer.

We hope you enjoy our blog!

Remember you can reach us at http://www.blindscoloradosprings.com and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/NorthColoradoSprings/
and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/EastColoradoSprings/

or at our Budget Blinds of Colorado Springs office phone;
719-488-0468

Faux wood or Wood? What should we do

We do get this question a lot. “I have heard that wood blinds or wood shutters will fade here in Colorado Springs. So I would just like to look at faux wood blinds or shutters."Like everything else when purchasing items you get what you pay for. The major manufacturers of faux wood blinds, wood blinds, faux wood shutters and wood shutters usually put UV inhibitors in their finish to protect the product. That finish helps protect the wood from UV rays.

A very inexpensive faux wood has more of a chance to fade and yellow by far than a good quality wood product. I personally have seen blinds fade in 1 year from one of our competitors. The customer called us to finish the house for them. However, the money she spent initially was wasted, not to mention the aggravation that she went through. Many people do shop just on price and I do understand saving money. But what must be considered is the value that you are getting for the entire project. Even over a short period of time you can look at the cost of replacing a low quality product in a few years. Usually, the cost is more expensive.You must ask what product you are getting, who is the manufacturer, what is their warranty.


I do believe that over time all wood products face this problem of fading. If you lived here in Colorado Springs for even a short time you see what the sun can do. I have seen fading of hardwood floors and furnishings in as little as 6 months depending on the exposure and windows in the house.


Window tinting or window film is the real protector of UV fade. Our window film or window tint has a 99% UV protection guaranteed. Therefore your window coverings and household goods are protected. Not to mention the rejection of heat in the summer.

We hope you enjoy our blog!

Remember you can reach us at http://www.blindscoloradosprings.com and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/NorthColoradoSprings/
and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/EastColoradoSprings/

or at our Budget Blinds of Colorado Springs office phone;
719-488-0468

Faux wood or Wood? What should we do

We do get this question a lot. “I have heard that wood blinds or wood shutters will fade here in Colorado Springs. So I would just like to look at faux wood blinds or shutters."Like everything else when purchasing items you get what you pay for. The major manufacturers of faux wood blinds, wood blinds, faux wood shutters and wood shutters usually put UV inhibitors in their finish to protect the product. That finish helps protect the wood from UV rays.

A very inexpensive faux wood has more of a chance to fade and yellow by far than a good quality wood product. I personally have seen blinds fade in 1 year from one of our competitors. The customer called us to finish the house for them. However, the money she spent initially was wasted, not to mention the aggravation that she went through. Many people do shop just on price and I do understand saving money. But what must be considered is the value that you are getting for the entire project. Even over a short period of time you can look at the cost of replacing a low quality product in a few years. Usually, the cost is more expensive.You must ask what product you are getting, who is the manufacturer, what is their warranty.


I do believe that over time all wood products face this problem of fading. If you lived here in Colorado Springs for even a short time you see what the sun can do. I have seen fading of hardwood floors and furnishings in as little as 6 months depending on the exposure and windows in the house.


Window tinting or window film is the real protector of UV fade. Our window film or window tint has a 99% UV protection guaranteed. Therefore your window coverings and household goods are protected. Not to mention the rejection of heat in the summer.

We hope you enjoy our blog!

Remember you can reach us at http://www.blindscoloradosprings.com and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/NorthColoradoSprings/
and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/EastColoradoSprings/

or at our Budget Blinds of Colorado Springs office phone;
719-488-0468

Warranties are important for window coverings! Ask for them in writing!

Not all retailers are created equal. Budget Blinds is the largest window treatments franchise in the United States. We have over 1000 franchises throughout the United States. Therefore, we do a lot of business. Manufacturers love to do business with us and give us other things that other retailers don't get.

One thing we are privileged to receive that other retailers don’t get is the specific NO Questions Asked warranties. This warranty is in addition to the Limited Lifetime Warranties that all manufacturers provide.

What does the No Questions Ask Warranty cover? If for any reason you have damaged your window treatment it is repaired or replaced. We receive this warranty for our Signature Series Budget Blinds line of window coverings, Kathy Ireland Home by Alta line of window coverings and by Hunter Douglas.

So if you bought a Hunter Douglas Luminette which could cost you over $1000 for a standard sliding glass door; We would replace it no questions asked. That is true value to our customers. And this is at no additional cost to you, the customer. This is provided free of charge by the manufacturer.

We hope you enjoy our blog!

Remember you can reach us at http://www.blindscoloradosprings.com and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/NorthColoradoSprings/
and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/EastColoradoSprings/

or at our Budget Blinds of Colorado Springs office phone;
719-488-0468

Honeycomb Cellular Blind Repairs in Colorado Springs

We get many calls for the repair of honeycomb cellular blind repairs in Colorado Springs.People also call and ask about pleated or accordion blinds; which need repaired.

Honeycombs,cellular, pleated and accordion blinds in many ways are the same and are repaired in the same manner.

We have trained employees that can remedy the issues that your blinds may be having.

The term "resting" is usually what people would like to have done to these type of blinds. The reason is that the blind works perfectly well except for a cut or worn string. We can restring just about any type of honeycomb, pleated or accordion blind.

Why buy a new blind when you can get your older blind working perfectly in a short time and at a significant savings. Since there are many different manufacturers of honeycomb or cellular the internal parts, though simple, are different. The vast majority of issues with restrings is the string itself. Therefore, that can be taken care of in short order.

Most colors of these blinds or shades are neutral in color but occasionally the unique color is requested. We special order that product do to the limited amount of requests for that color.

If you have any specific questions please call us.

We hope you enjoy the blog!

Remember you can reach us at http://www.blindscoloradosprings.com and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/NorthColoradoSprings/
and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/EastColoradoSprings/

or at our Budget Blinds of Colorado Springs office phone; 719-488-0468

Vertical Blind Repairs Colorado Springs

We get many calls for the replacement of the vertical veins for folks in Colorado Springs. The manufacturers price replacement slats or veins in a manner that doesn't encourage people to buy replacement vertical blind parts.

I personally believe that this is more a function of logistics and the processing of these orders that cause the manufacturer to price the parts in this manner. It seems that when you price replacement vertical blind slats individually there is a point where it is less expensive to purchase a new vertical blind.

I think it is certainly worth a call to us to investigate this for you but be aware the manufacturers set the pricing for these type of items.

We do vertical blind repairs in Colorado Springs. We offer a service which we come to the home to look at the problem, analyze it and offer suggestions. If you have any questions regarding vertical blinds, vertical blind repairs or vertical blind slats please call us.
We hope you enjoy the blog!

Remember you can reach us at http://www.blindscoloradosprings.com and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/NorthColoradoSprings/
and at http://www.budgetblinds.com/EastColoradoSprings/

or at our Budget Blinds of Colorado Springs office phone; 719-488-0468