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Windows and doors are important for homes and businesses. Doors provide an entry point into a building. Windows are important because they can provide a way for sunlight to be seen inside and while opened can provide additional ventilation. However, equally important is the need for window and door safety.

Doors and windows need to have proper locks to prevent unauthorized entry into a home or business. In addition, it is important that additional safety precautions are taken to ensure that children will be safe when in the building. Having children around windows and doors requires that parents and guardians be aware of their children's actions, and ensure that they are not able to push through a window and potentially fall out. Also important is that doors remain locked so that children cannot leave without their parent's knowledge and that no fingers or toes will be caught in the doors.

Taking proper precautions with windows and doors is just a part of an overall strategy to keep homes and businesses safe. In addition to keeping doors and windows closed and locked when the building is not occupied, people need to look out for strange people hanging out near buildings. Also, at your residence never let strangers into your house. Burglars are always looking for an opportunity to look at possible robbery targets, and keeping them out of your home will help keep your property safe and secure.

  • NSC Window Safety – Informative page about the dangers of falls from windows presented by the National Safety Council.

  • Fall Prevention – Guidelines on how people can prevent falls from a window.

  • Window Safety – Useful page which provides information on window safety around the home.

  • Window Guards and Stops – This helpful page offers methods that parents can use to keep windows safe.

  • Window Falls Prevention – In this article from the Boston Public Health Commission you will learn about preventing falls.

  • Door Safety Tips (PDF) – Helpful article which contains tips for consumers on door safety.

  • Tips on Door Security – Informative page with a number of useful tips on home and door security.

  • Home Security Advice – Article which provides homeowners with advice on various areas of home security.

  • Ten Home Security Tips – This article contains ten easy to do tips in order to have a more secure home.

  • Safety for Seniors – Web page which covers many aspects of safety for senior citizens.

  • Handy Home Security Tips (PDF) – This article from Pepperdine provides a number of tips for better home security.

  • Choosing A Home Lock – In this article from State Farm Insurance you will learn about various door locks that you can use in your home.

  • Security Locks and Tips – Helpful web page with information on securing your doors with proper locks.

  • Crime Prevention Tips – Informative article from the Berkshire District Attorney with helpful tips to prevent being a crime victim.

  • Children Home Safety – This informative article gives an overview of home safety for children.

  • CDC Safety Information – In this article from the Center for Disease Control you will find a wide array of information about children safety.

  • Fire Safety for Kids – This government page provides educational information about the dangers of fire.

  • First Aid and Safety – In this web page you will find information for parents and kids about safety and first aid.

  • Home Safety Guide – Information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission about various home safety topics.

  • Home Safety Checklist (PDF) – Useful page of information that can be used to ensure your home is safe.

  • HUD About Home Safety – In this page from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development you will find several topics of interest about home safety.

  • Household Safety – Government page with a wide range of information and advice on safety in the house.

  • General Home Safety – This helpful page offers tips and advice on home safety.

  • Basics of Crime Prevention – In this page the City of Morganton Police Department provides information about crime prevention for kids.

  • Crime Prevention – A useful page with information and resources to avoid being a victim of crime.

  • Burglary Prevention – This page offers common sense advice on how to avoid being a burglary victim.

  • Burglary Prevention Information – The Metropolitan Police Department offers this article which contains tips and information on preventing burglaries.

  • Privacy Faux Wood Blinds – Home safety starts with your ability to keep others from looking into your home.


We hope this information has been helpful. Feel free to use this page as a reference to make your home or business secure. Also, if you know of anyone else that can benefit from this information, please pass it along to them.
Article written by Lexi Westingate

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Following the easy measuring instructions will ensure a proper fit, however, we all make errors from time to time and this protection plan covers any mis-measurement mistakes. If the window coverings do not fit, please let us know within 30 days of receiving the items. The blinds/shades will be remade at the correct dimensions at no cost to you unless there is a difference in price between the old and new sizes or if the new size requires an oversize shipping fee. Limit is 1 remake per blind/shade. All remakes will have to be remade in the same color, feature and specifications, no changes are allowed.

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  • Broken vertical vanes
  • Restrings for internal cords
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  • If there are multiple blinds/shades in the same room, only the defective product will be replaced/repaired.
  • In the event that a product, color or product feature has been discontinued and it is no longer available we will provide a substitute product as similar as possible to the original blind or shade.
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Following the easy measuring instructions will ensure a proper fit, however, we all make errors from time to time and this protection plan covers any mis-measurement mistakes. If the window coverings do not fit, please let us know within 30 days of receiving the items. The blinds/shades will be remade at the correct dimensions at no cost to you unless there is a difference in price between the old and new sizes or if the new size requires an oversize shipping fee. Limit is 1 remake per blind/shade. All remakes will have to be remade in the same color, feature and specifications, no changes are allowed.

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Any mis-measurements reported after 30 days will not be covered, however, new blinds and shades can be ordered with an additional 10% discount.

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Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered.
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