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The Shade Store

250 University Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301 650-285-6303

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Nice selection, and installation was good.However, some pull tabs are poorly... - Jul 18, 2018

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Interiors & Textiles

3960 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303 650-493-1700

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Address correction in 2013: 1400 N. Shoreline Blvd., Suite B-1 Mountain View,... - Sep 17, 2014

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3 Day Blinds

2951 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306 650-322-9615

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They helped with replacement and repair products. - Feb 28, 2013

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Art Craft Carpet & Linoleum

858 San Antonio Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303 650-494-7011

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When it comes to decking out your windows, you’ll find so many choices, optional features, and price ranges that it’s easy to get blindsided by the process. Here’s our advice on how to buy the right stuff.

Plantation shutters. Roman shades. Good ol’ curtains. There are so many ways to cover your windows that it’s tempting to just tape newspaper over the panes and be done with it. Here are the best options to block light, keep prying eyes at bay, or just dress up the joint.

For many types and brands of window treatments, it pays to shop around. We report here costs quoted to Checkbook’s undercover shoppers when they sought prices for several types of window treatments at a sampling of local stores and online outlets.

Buying furniture means spending lots of money and making lots of decisions. Style? Fabric? Pattern? It’s enough to make you want to keep your old stuff. Which might not be such a bad idea. A skilled upholsterer can make old pieces look new again.

A good piece of furniture deserves a second chance. But if you’re thinking of redoing a sofa, chair, or headboard, first take a dispassionate look and decide whether it will last long enough to justify the cost of reupholstering.

A good painting contractor will produce better results than most DIYers—and finish faster. But because they don't have to pay for their own labor, lots of homeowners grab rollers and brushes. Before taking the painting plunge, consider the following.