Most likely yes, but motorized shades can help.

If you live in Iowa City, you already are familiar with the challenges of winter.

The temperatures are beginning to drop, and even though Iowa hasn’t had much snow or cold yet this season, you are starting to feel the pains of keeping your home warm.

You may not even realize it, but your HVAC’s hard work all winter long is not as efficient as it could be. In fact, a lot of the heat pumped throughout your home promptly leaves it…through your windows.

Before the harsh reality of winter hits, you can prepare your residence so that it can retain heat and you can keep your energy consumption costs low.

How? You can use motorized shades throughout your home.

Below, we explain how motorized window treatments can warm up your residence in the winter and further explore how they can be a year-round part of your home.

Is Your Home Audio Video a Work of Art?

We love home audio video. And if you’re reading this, you probably do too.

And while we can’t get enough of huge flat-panel screens and expertly crafted floor standing speaker units, we realize that’s not everyone’s taste.

Many Des Moines, IA homeowners would prefer to never see their AV when they’re not using it. For them, there’s a solution: Frame My TV.

The service allows you to customize the look of your video display and turn it into a work of art.

But is it worth the investment? You’ll just have to keep reading to find out.

Here’s How Multi-Room Music Transforms Your Holidays

Every year it seems to happen earlier. You walk into a store and the holiday music is already playing.

There’s a simple reason why: music just puts people in the mood to enjoy the spirit of the season.

That’s why it only makes sense that you do the same in your own home. With a multi-room music system, you can turn every room into its own winter wonderland.

Don’t believe us? This blog will show you how. Keep reading to learn more.

Is Lutron’s Revamped Motorized Shade Line Right for Your Home?

Lutron has been a leader in lighting control for decades, so it’s no surprise they’re also one of the premier motorized shades manufacturers in the world. Recently, they’ve revamped one of their most popular offerings: the gallery collection. This wide-ranging selection of fabrics promises to tie your room together. But does it do the trick? Find out below.