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With carpenter bees nearby, are wood shutters a good option?

Q: When we recently replaced the windows in our 1969 home, we removed the dilapidated wooden shutters. (Bats were roosting behind them!) I’m not sure we should replace them with wooden shutters ...
Democrat and Chronicle

Shutters often are wrong size or installed incorrectly

Dear Jerry: I never paid much attention to the shutters on our 1928 stucco home until the recent windstorm ripped five of them off! When we retrieved the shutters, I realized they were a thin plastic ...
WHNT

Window World of Frederick County Shares Versatile Use Cases for Louvered Shutters

FREDERICK, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, February 16, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Window World of Frederick County, a trusted provider of top-quality windows and ...
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Are Window Shutters Still in Style? We Asked Designers What They Really Think

Designers see shutters as features that enhance a home's charm and architecture. Shutters should appear functional (able to cover windows) and be well-sized. Choose classic styles and include details ...
Tennessean

Open and shut case: Choosing and hanging shutters

Although glass and screens have eliminated the practical need for shutters, they're still popular for decoration. "They add another layer of thoughtful detailing to a house," says Ted Cleary, a ...
Columbus Dispatch

Picking shutters an open, shut issue

Although glass and screens have eliminated the practical need for shutters, they are still popular for decoration. “They add another layer of thoughtful detailing to a house,” says Ted Cleary, a ...
Sun Sentinel

Hurricane shutter guide: Compare types

Hurricane shutters remain the most economical solution for most homeowners to protect window openings in a storm, although hurricane-proof glass is increasingly popular. Prepare ahead of time, say ...