Support Local

June 14th, 2011

There is no denying that everyone has their favorite restaurant or shop that is unique to their hometown or community. Locally owned businesses and companies offer many benefits to the community and really are the backbone of a community. Here are four great reasons to support your local businesses.

1. More Money Stays In the Local Economy
When you purchase products or services from a locally owned company, more of the money stays in the local economy through payroll, taxes and the people who make the money are more likely to spend it at a local shop. Recently, Cinda Baxter has founded the 3/50 project which encourages people to support local by showing how much revenue it creates within the community.

2. Local Non-Profits and Charities Receive Larger Donations
Local businesses are more likely to donate to local charities or non-profits which will affect you directly. It is shown that local charities receive more donations from small independent businesses than large national companies.local fair

3. Adds Character to the Community
One of the absolute best reasons to support local is the fact that it adds character and charm to a community. Everyone remembers going to their favorite restaurant or store that can only be found in their town. Small independent places add life to the community by offering not only something different but a flare that cannot be found anywhere else.

4. Local Businesses are More Likely to be Invested in the Community
Since the people that own and work at these types of places live in the community, they are more likely to be involved and invested in the community. These people are neighbors, friends, and people who care about the community and want to support and grow the community. They are also more responsive to the needs of the community as they know what people want, need and will buy.

Local businesses such as Next Day Blinds, support the community in many different ways and in return it a good idea to support them as well.

The Magic Hour and Window Blinds

August 17th, 2010

It might take the mind of an artist to point out the moments when nature makes better art than people, but the lessons of the artist can be learned by others. Anyone can be an artist in their own home with a few lessons on some of the basic principles of design. One can take some time to make great changes in their favorite room, or slight modifications that are visible the next day. Blinds have a way of transforming a room in a way that’s rather simple, yet spectacular.

Werner Herzog , the famous German filmmaker, had one particular time of day that he loved the best. He called it the Magic Hour , the moment right before dusk turned into night. He saw that the unusual qualities of light at this time, in some particular places, had an erie and enchanting effect. In film, it became one of the most enigmatic moments in contemporary cinema.

With new window treatments from resources like Next Day Blinds , one can open up the possibility for this stunning display of light in one’s own home. There are a wide variety of looks that new blinds will afford, an limitless possibilities, but they’re also the perfect thing to bring this spectral time of day right into the home.

Budget home renovations

June 30th, 2009

Are you looking for a simple way to update your space at home? Really who doesn’t have one little thing they would like to change in their house? Too bad home repairs cost so much darn money. And with Americans having less expendable income than in recent memory people are looking for a low cost way to spruce up their space.

There are a number of things you can attempt to give your home a fresh feeling. A good idea is to think about paint. And no you don’t have to pain the entire house, how about some accent walls? Accent wall are where you paint one wall a different color than the rest of the walls to give the room a different kind of feeling. It really does brighten up and change a room to just paint one of the walls. And also, since you are only painting one wall you can buy less paint.

Another great option is to think about changing your window treatments. They are really not as expensive as you would think and there are so many options online. Take Next Day Blinds for example. They have both a majorly huge online inventory and showrooms. So you can pre-shop and make color choices online and then go in store to see your choices in person.

And the best part, Next Day Blinds will deliver and assemble your new window treatments! Really what could be easier than that? Next Day Blinds takes all of the guess work of measuring and installing totally out of the process.

If you want the most bang for minimal effort, you should just buy some new home accessories. When was the last time you replaced your bathroom towels? Little things that that can really spruce a place up, or go to a discount store and look for framed art. Framed art always adds sophistication to every room.

Next Day Blinds: A Place Where Stylish Window Treatment and Custom-Made Atmospheres Are the Norm

May 29th, 2009

Next Day Blinds Columbia Maryland (and 34 other MD locations) is a much discussed company as of late. The reason? Uncommon dedication to style and quality service.

Choosing Next Day Blinds for all of your window treatment needs won’t disappoint. They have all manner of stylish shades, blinds, cornices and more, including all types of blind, wood and aluminum, vertical. Also pleated, roman, honeycomb and roller shades. And vinyl and wood shutters.

The environmentally-conscious company (the majority of their vehicle fleet will go hybrid by end of this year in 2009) also offers low-price guarantees on their products, which include premium wood blinds, premium plantation shutters and much more. Next Day Blinds aims for absolute customer satisfaction in every aspect of their business, which has been reflected in their numerous customer testimonials.

Next Day Blinds has 35 stores throughout the Washington, DC and Baltimore MD metro areas, showcasing a wide variety of window blinds, shades, shutters, and cornices in styles to suit every taste. They’ve also dedicated themselves to top-notch customer service, including a free in-home consultation, interactive web site and more.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating your home space and making it warm and inviting. Unlike mass produced shades and blinds – customized window coverings don’t just fit into your décor, they are made just for you and your “dream house” vision!

Shop Next Day Blinds online and take a look at how new blinds can transform your entire house!