Treasure Valley Spring Break Staycations

Spring Break is just around the corner and now is the time to decide how you and your family are going to celebrate some time off of school and hopefully enjoy some great spring weather. Maybe Florida and Mexico are not in the cards this year. Well we say who cares?! Living in a great state like Idaho there is loads to do right in our own backyard. If you are new to the area or just looking for some great recommendations here are our picks for great options for an awesome Spring Break Staycation. Close By Active Fun Head out east to Bruneau Sand Dunes . At 470 feet Bruneau is home to the tallest single sand dune in North America. There is something here for everyone. The extreme adventurer can enjoy hiking the area and sliding down the epic dunes on a ?Sand Board.? The sporty folk in your tribe will love the fishing. Awaken your inner child at any age by flying a kite, this area is known for its great wind. Or just sit back and watch it all from the comfort of a camp chair. There is something for everyone here and at just an hour away from Boise it is close by making it a great day trip you'll want to take again and again. Ruffin? It For a truly unique time that is off its leash head north to Cottonwood, Idaho, and stay at the Dog Bark Park Inn . Stay here for a chance to sleep in the world?s biggest beagle. That?s right, this takes themed hotel to the next level and your social media will be barking likes when you share this trip. It is something you have to see to believe. The London Times called it one of the top 20 ?fun and exciting places to stay.? Take your time on the four hour drive from Boise by taking in the scenic stops like Whitebird, full of history and natural beauty. Spend your days exploring the area enjoying local dining spots and awesome outdoor activities and spend your nights curled up in a giant dog. You are sure to create unique lasting memories. Crave the Cave When it comes to geology, Idaho is one of the most unique states in the union. Aside from being home to a variety of natural gems, there are also wondrous caves to explore. Head east two hours to Shoshone and explore some of Idaho?s greatest caves. No matter how nice the sun is on Spring Break, you are going to want to bring your coat to the Shoshone Ice Caves . Boasting to be one of the natural wonders of the world, this truly unique environment is sure to awaken the adventure in anyone. From there, head to Mammoth Cave . The name says it all as it is truly massive inside. There is also the added benefit that each of these places provides great interpretation so you and your kids might accidentally learn some cool facts while exploring. We hope that these suggestions get you excited about exploring Idaho near and far. And remember, while you are away enjoying vacation we can be hard at work installing your new blinds. S chedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started .

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Spring Cleaning: Blinds Edition

Looking out the window this time of year you should be seeing the hints of green coming up on the ground, the sun coming out for longer days, and the trees filling up with buds for new leaves; all of this is signaling the coming of spring. If your view isn't quite as cheery it may be because you are looking at it through dirty blinds. There are many benefits to cleaning your blinds aside from the purely cosmetic one that they look better. Cleaning and taking good care of your blinds can make them last longer and protect your investment. Also, blinds can build up dust and grime over the years adding unwanted allergens to your home air. Convinced to clean now? Well here's how! Get the Right Tool Depending on your type of blinds you may be able to get a specialty duster designed to fit nicely between each horizontal blind and remove the dust and build up. If not, there are a variety of home dusters that you can use to collect the dust and wipe the blinds clean. There are also several vacuums that have attachments designed specifically to help with dusting and cleaning challenging areas like your window blinds. Having the right tool can take lots of time off this chore and is well worth the investment. We recommend having a face mask and protective eyewear to ensure that the dust that is getting moved around doesn't irritate your eyes or cause a sneezing reaction. Wash if Needed A simple dusting not doing the trick? Still some matted dirt or pesky stains remain? Do not give up! This may call for more diligent cleaning. If this is the case you may be in for a bit more work than you planned. We recommend a gentle soap or spray and cleaning each blind one at a time. Put your earbuds in and zen out while you give some love to each blind and ensure that they are all as clean as can be, you deserve a nice clean view! Repeat Remember to repeat your cleaning method on both sides of your blinds. The trick to easily clean blinds is to clean them regularly, so repeat this process often. Take this off your once-a-year list and put it on your once-every-two-weeks list. Regular cleaning like this will ensure that your blinds never get too dirty and will help prolong the life of your window treatment. If you are ready to make your windows sparkle as well contact Cleaner Windows by Blind Appeal . Give yourself the day off and let the pros impress. You can even take credit for it, we won't tell! Conclusion If cleaning your blinds has made you realize you are in the market for some new and updated window treatments, we are here to help. If you want to learn more, schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window coverings, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started .

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Buying Outdoor Furniture In Any Weather, Year Round!

The weather outside may be terrible, but the deals and selection of outdoor furniture here at Blind Appeal is excellent! Yes, it is cold and in the middle of winter, but the selection of outdoor furniture is hot here at our new showroom floor. Come and shop our essential collection of outdoor furniture, window coverings, and just about anything else that your home may need in order to be the best hangout destination on the block. Give us a shoutout on social media and let us know what you are looking forward to celebrating this year once the weather gets better and we can party in the backyard again. We can?t wait to hear from you! What Is Outdoor Furniture? Outdoor furniture seems like a contradiction in terms like jumbo shrimp or a quiet chef, but it is true! Some of the best and most comfy furniture is actually designed to be used and kept outside. We at Blind Appeal have an excellent selection of outdoor furniture that you can use to turn your plain backyard into a 2nd living room, expanding your home significantly without having to lift a hammer or tighten a screw. Did You Know We Can Store It For You? Oh, and besides our top notch selection and incredible pricing, we have a bonus add-on that you will love. If you buy your outdoor furniture now, so you can be summer-ready when the weather turns nice again, we will store it for you absolutely free of charge! That?s right. Save money and time hauling and storing bulky outdoor furniture during the winter months and just have us do it. We will hold onto your purchase until you are ready to pick it up this summer for your first party or barbecue of the year. Don?t worry, we will let you visit it anytime if you want to give it a test run. Ask us how we can make your summer party dreams come true. We Sell Corn Hole Sets! Besides having a great selection of outdoor furniture (which we will store for you until you are ready to pick it up!) we also sell party invigorators like Corn Hole boards and collections. Our Corn Hole boards aren?t just your run of the mill ones, oh no. These are handcrafted in small batches locally right here in Idaho by Idaho businesses. We offer RedBeard corn hole sets that the whole family will enjoy. Buy A Lazy Susan Here Are you behind a bit in your kitchen or outdoor barbeque area organization? A lazy susan can help! With this product, you can keep your spices and other cooking supplies in order and within reach all in one place. Come on by our showroom to see our selection of lazy susan's today. For The Road We hope that this highlight of our excellent outdoor furniture selection was useful to you. If you want to make a purchase, schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started .

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Types Of Sliding Glass Door Window Coverings

When it comes to covering your sliding glass door area, a notoriously difficult and highly trafficked area of the house, there are many options, but which one is the right one for you? In today?s blog we are going to cover the many options that we have available for you that you can use in order to get the best coverage possible for the sliding glass door area of your home. With so much flexibility for any decorating style and budget, you can bet that we have the perfect setup just for you. Check out our YouTube video to see some examples! Vertical/Vinyl Slats A very popular option! Easy to install and to maintain. People may not realize, but these come with a wide variety of options for your vertical slats. There are different textures (not just smooth!), colors, and materials. They don?t just have to be plain vinyl, they can be fabric colored and more. Draperies These are classic and highly dependable. They come in a variety of colors and styles and can offer things that Vinyl and other types of coverings can't, like being able to blackout any incoming sunlight for your home theater or baby room since they eliminate light gaps better than anything else. Roller Shades/Solar Shades Just like roller shades on your windows, you can get roller shades installed over your sliding glass door area. They offer incredible coverage and ease of use since they can be motorized for quick opening and closing yet still offer incredible privacy and light options similar to roller shades on your windows. You can also get solar shades installed which is a great choice for low light areas! Sliding Panels These are typically on the higher end of the budget, but they are worth every penny! They provide the most elegant and timeless look that will add a touch of luxury to any room. These are similar to roller shades, but these are 12 inch panels that slide from side to side and stack up on each other to provide a minimal footprint. Honeycomb Shades Instead of moving up and down, these are cut in a fashion that means that they go from side to side, other than that, they are the same amazing, energy efficient honeycomb shades that you know and love. Great for sun-facing sliding doors. Plantation Shutters If you already have plantation shutters around your home, then these are a perfect fit for you. They can be tailored to roll from side to side to allow for maximum mobility and ease of use. They can be ordered to fit with hinges that swing outward from the door, which is nice too if you have the space. Conclusion We hope that this highlight of our sliding glass door covering products for sale was useful to you. If you want to make a purchase, schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started .

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Holiday Message From The Blind Appeal Family: Giving Thanks To The Year Gone By

Wow. It?s hard to believe that another year has come and gone in the Treasure Valley. We had an excellent year and love being a part of this fantastic community and state. We are so proud to be an Idaho company and to serve her fine residents. At this time of year, as holidays are celebrated and resolutions are created for the New Year, we like to take some time to reflect on the year gone by and to give thanks to those who have helped to make the current year as amazing as it has been. So, thank you to all of you who have shopped with us and visited our new showroom space this year. We are so grateful for the opportunity to serve you and your families and we are so happy that we can provide a service and a product suite that you find valuable and useful enough to be a part of your home. Thank you. Year In Review: New Showroom Launched What a difference a year makes! We worked long and hard leading up to the launch of our new showroom space and were so happy to have it finally launch and be open to the public. This has been a truly remarkable year for the Blind Appeal family. With the new showroom we are able to better show off our incredible products and to better interact with you, the customer, in a way that helps you see many of our products in action. This has definitely been a game-changer for our company and we are excited to learn to better leverage it in the months and years to come. We have already added world-renowned artist, Andrew Shoemaker?s Fine Art Photography to our showroom which has been a smashing success. His art is one of a kind and his talent is something seen only once in a generation. Looking Forward To A Great Year Ahead In 2024 2023 was a groundbreaking year for the Blind Appeal family, but we?re just getting started! We are looking forward to 2024 and all of the new and exciting things that we have in store for you. As the great people of the Treasure Valley continue to change and grow, we are as well. It is our intention to always be at the peak of our game when it comes to serving you and bringing you the best window covering, shade, and window cleaning products and services that money can buy, both in the Treasure Valley and beyond. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts for coming along this journey with us. For The Road We hope that this highlight of our excellent year in review for 2023 was useful to you. If you want to make a purchase, schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started .

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Introducing Andrew Shoemaker Fine Art Photography Prints to the Blind Appeal Showroom!

We have another exciting announcement to make today! No, it?s not about our amazing new showroom that you should definitely check out when you get a chance, it?s about a fantastic new product line that we are carrying within that very showroom. The new product line makes a fantastic conversation piece either inside your home or on display outside in your shaded patio area. Curious as to what it could be? Then read on and enjoy! A Photograph Says A Thousand Words Yes, a photograph says a thousand words, but there are literally no words to describe the breathtaking beauty of these new Andrew Shoemaker Fine Art Photograph prints that we are proud to be now selling. We are proud to carry them and so happy that you may get the chance to own one for yourself. They are currently in our inventory now and make a spectacular Christmas gift for that special someone who would appreciate fine art and beautiful landscapes. Who Is Andrew Shoemaker? The owners/founders/operators of Blind Appeal, Frank and his wife Wendy, are not only fans of Mr. Shoemaker?s photography (you really have to see it for yourself!), but they are so happy to be able to carry his work in their showrooms. As for Mr. Shoemaker himself, well that is an excellent story. A story for the ages, one may even say. Currently, (who knows where he will end up next!) he is a fine art photographer living in Maui, Hawaii. His nature photography is known and respected the world over. Think Ansel Adams but in 4K HD and with vibrant colors. The most common subjects of his lens art are landscapes like beaches, sunsets, forests, international monuments/landmarks and so much more. Living on the island of Maui has its benefits. He is right around the corner, literally, from some of the most jaw-dropping vistas in the world, including the scenic Valley Isle. His passion and his masterwork career started innocently enough. He took his camera along with him on nature walks and hikes in order to document his offroad adventures through the trails and the snow. He was able to see beauty in everything that surrounded him as he made his way through the wilderness and he was able to capture that beauty and show it to others through his photographs. The mysteries and beauty of mother nature was captured, if even for a brief moment, on film with his talent. How Can I Purchase This Artwork? We can order any of the artwork you see on Andrew?s website or any of the prints you see hanging up on our showroom floor. We can get you the great discounts and specials as well, just for buying through us. As an exclusive deal to our company, we can offer free photograph wall mounting in your home or office with the purchase of select prints and products. Contact us to get all the details! Conclusion We hope that this highlight of our newest photography products for sale was useful to you. If you want to make a purchase, schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started .

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All About The Fantastic Vendors Supporting Our Showroom Floor With Consignment Products For You To Buy

With all of this talk of our new, fantastic showroom floor and all it can offer, we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the amazing local businesses that are helping to make the showroom even better. We love supporting and featuring other small local businesses just like our own. We are all family owned and operated and we know how important it is to work together in order to provide for our families and to participate in our communities. In today?s article we?re going to highlight three companies whose products you can find on our very showroom floor! But, don?t take our word for it, stop on by our new showroom today and see for yourself. Business #1: Family Wood Creations We can?t say enough great things about the high quality craftsmanship that goes into every single item produced by Family Wood Creations. The owner and chief craftsman, Rick Estes is a seasoned wood artisan who is at the top of his game. They can provide just about anything to help spruce up your outdoor (or indoor) living and entertaining space. Their best selling products include handmade and painted wooden flags, wooden earrings, baseball caps, dinner tables, and even charcuterie boards. Stop on by the showroom to see more of his products on display and available on consignment. Business #2: Capp Shack If you?re looking to add a little (or a lot) of personality to your outdoor entertaining space, then look no further than Capp Shack. They offer a wide selection of barrel designed and crafted products, custom furniture, artful decor, and custom laser engraving. You can get a handcrafted wooden sign, chair, or decorative Idaho state board all in one place. Who knew that a wine barrel could be so useful after it was finished aging delicious Idaho wines? Visit their website in order to get a taste of what they have to offer or come on by our showroom and see for yourself. Business #3: Redbeard Woodcrafts Some wooden and handcrafted items for sale in our showroom are meant to be purely decorational, but these items from Redbeard Woodcrafts are meant to be played with, which is so much fun. These guys create the most amazing, beautiful, and well designed American Cornhole Association regulation size boards and bags. Their designs are immaculate and their boards are well crafted, sturdy, and sure to please. They come with complete cornhole kits which are fun for the whole family. If you?re not familiar with this exciting outdoor casual game, then you are in for a treat! Pick up a set today, you won?t be disappointed. Conclusion We hope that this detailing of the excellent family owned businesses that are supporting us was useful to you. If you want to make a purchase, schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started .

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Showroom Open House Celebration Highlights

If you didn?t get a chance to come to the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for our fantastic new showroom, then that is ok. We understand that life can get busy and things have to get shuffled around in order to accommodate. However, you missed a real doozy of a celebration! Luckily for you, we are going to give you the highlight reel in today?s blog article so that you can get a little taste of the excitement that went on throughout the celebration. The Play By Play For the ribbon cutting ceremony day, we really went all out in our new showroom space! The turnout was spectacular with over 200 people from around the Treasure Valley in attendance. Thank you to all who came! We had several grills going with hotdogs and hamburgers (for free!) cooked to order for all of the families to enjoy. With all of the food and fun and people around, it was like a massive tailgating party for your favorite football team (Go BSU!) but without the nasty weather. It was actually quite pleasant on the day with temps in the 60?s and lots of sun. We had a raffle available with over $3000 worth of prizes as well, furnished by our friends in the local community. Prizes included BSU football game tickets, window covering products, and fully packed gift baskets. Besides the free food, fun prizes, and great atmosphere, we also provided specially guided tours of our new facility. Our friendly staff was happy to show everybody at the event all of the new displays and showcase pieces we had arranged. The Showroom Details Words can?t truly describe how great our new space is, but we will certainly give it a shot. Here are a few of the featured areas of the new space that you can come and check out once you get here. Your dream outdoor kitchen space We have set up an outdoor kitchen display that would honestly put most commercial fine dining kitchens to shame. It features an outdoor friendly rugged stacked rock counter space made of granite pieces. Built into this counter space is a huge stainless steel grill and an outdoor pizza style oven! The kitchen showroom area also features a built in countertop stove, outdoor sink, and beer keg refrigerator and dispenser so you can cook your guests meals and help them sip on the finest ales. An outdoor patio setup perfect for entertaining Also in our showroom, we have an outdoor entertainment space setup to showcase just how fun it would be to deck out your backyard with our products. We have a pergola set up that provides a sturdy shade against the summer sun while also blocking chilly winds and breezes all year round. Under the pergola, we have a comfortable outdoor couch, loveseat, and coffee table that you and your friends and family can enjoy endless hours of entertainment, meals, naps, and beyond. So much more! We also have on our showroom floor various umbrellas, sunshades, motorized blinds, and window coverings from our extensive catalog of options. Come on by and see for yourself! Conclusion We hope that this highlight of our ribbon cutting ceremony was useful to you. If you want to make a purchase, schedule one of our window covering experts for a FREE estimate and more information by calling the office at 208-888-1056. If you have any questions about purchasing some awesome exterior solar shades or commercial blind or window covering work, or any other window covering related issue, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to get started .

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