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Most of the commercial works I do are small projects such as coffee shops, restaurants, and retail stores. These projects mostly use aluminum frame windows. The good news is that I virtually never use anchors since all screws go into aluminum. The bad news is that...
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Some of my peer installers are tall and can reach most of their installation targets without assistance from a step ladder. I, on the other hand, being only 5’4”, need to use at least a step stool for most jobs. Since my height cannot be changed and a step ladder is...
#Installation, #Professionalinstaller, #WindowTreatmentInstaller
Wide windows (beyond 7 feet) and roller shades are in high demand these days. Builders and homeowners love big openings for the amount of light they provide in the rooms. However, those large openings create some challenges for window treatment installers, especially...
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Every time I start an installation, I look for ways to cut down on unnecessary movements that take extra time. One installation technique I have developed over the years is to use spacers to install shade and angle brackets at the exact same distances. Instead of...
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When I created Trading Up Consulting, one of my goals was to provide education and networking opportunities for the ones I come across in the industry. And one of the questions I get asked regularly is “where do I find good installers?” While I am working on...
