Design Blog

What is the best material for plantation windows shutters? Real wood shutters and vinyl shutters Originally developed to cut down on wind and drafts and to thwart rain and snow. At first they were crude, solid wooden boards affixed to the outside of homes. Sturdier than hides and woven fabric, the evolution of wooden shutters continued […] Read More

You’re hearing a lot about Carbon Footprint nowadays, but what exactly is Carbon Footprint and how do shutters and window coverings from Best Buy shutters help you and planet Earth?   In general, Carbon Footprint it is a calculation that tracks how much environmental oxygen is converted into carbon dioxide gas or CO2. Some of it occurs […] Read More

Mother Nature has finally released her summer stranglehold on us! This year was typical with the first 100-degree day occurring Monday, May 31st. We usually heat up the third week of May and stay warm until about the third week of October. So, for now, consider summer done and look for cold weather to set […] Read More

There’s nothing worse than walking into a home and seeing blank, bare, barren windows. Once cavemen crawled out of dark caverns and into huts, we began our pursuit of window treatments. Sounds like a medical term, doesn’t it? “Ah, poor ol’ Georgy! He’s got a terrible case of window treatments!” Anyway, back to window treatment […] Read More

In a town that\’s world famous for gambling, conventions, and entertainment, we do not get the credit we so richly deserve for other things. Things like the cutting edge, one-of-a-kind businesses located here. Hidden gems in the desert. Hiding in plain sight off the Strip and away from the bright lights. Gems that diversify and […] Read More

What Is an Inexpensive Way to Add Lasting Value to My Home? If you have lived in southern Nevada through the heat of just one summer, you probably heard that adding a swimming pool to your home does little to increase its value. Installing a decent pool costs upward of $25,000, and that’s if there […] Read More

Cleaning shutters and blinds varies based on their materials. Do not clean real wood materials the same way as vinyl because you risk damaging them. Nobody needs to be a window treatment expert and surf the web when they already know that Best Buy Shutters is here to help. Our shutters and blinds cleaning guide […] Read More

With Summer approaching warmer weather and higher temperatures are quickly following behind. Keeping summer heat out seems like a no-brainer, but are you and your windows really ready to face the heat? If there is nothing covering your windows, heat seeps through the glass and into your home or office like a blowtorch. And of […] Read More

When the temperatures drop in the winter, most of us can’t wait until it gets warmer again. Those who love the summer season, love the beautiful weather that goes along with it. But summer in Las Vegas comes with extremely high temperatures and residents try not to stay outside for too long or else they’ll […] Read More