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Where to buy discounted upholstery fabric?

Recently purchased an upholstered accent chair from a local furniture store. I want to make a slipcover for an ottoman to match the chair and while I can purchase the fabric from the furniture store for $58/yard I was wondering if there was an online source where I might purchase the fabric cheaper?...

How to Make a Cover Page for Your SQL Server SSRS Report

Cover pages in SQL Server can be made pretty easily in SSRS. Here’s how it works: Everything you want in your cover page will go into a rectangle that includes a page break after it to separate the cover page from the rest of the report (this ability to do page breaks is the reason we use a rectangle).

What is involved in a leather couch repair?

Before you invest in a new couch, consider the many benefits of repairing your leather furniture vs. replacing it. Here's why they're worth repairing

Know-How Notes: Cleaning & Protecting Your Leather Upholstery

When leather upholstery is neglected, really bad things start to happen. Here's how to clean and protect your leather upholstery the right way.

SAVE 20% on Aluminet Shade Cloth for 48 HOURS!

FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $120Take advantage of this cool offerOur Cool Puppy Shade Cloth Panels are made of the best shade cloth product available: 70% Aluminet™ fabric (70% shade factor allows 30% light transmission) that is also UV-coated for durability and longer life.When shopping for shade cloth, be aware that Aluminet™ is trademarked product—not all 70% aluminized shade cloth is the same. The product we sell costs more than other products you will see advertised, but we purchase it…

Modern Awnings: Sails Shade the Home

Today's fabric awnings add movement, color, and just the right amount of protection from the sun

Choosing The Right Custom Shades

Choosing the Right Custom Shades in Ann Arbor Michigan Looking for new window treatments? We have a variety of custom shades and sheers for every room in your home. With so many designs to choose f…

Made in the Shade: 12 Ways to Create Shade in Your Backyard

Ten ways to ensure bees benefit from the solar power boom

Researchers assessing the impact of solar energy development across Europe have come up with ten ways in which the expansion of solar can be shaped to ensure pollinators benefit.

11 (lesser known!) Shade-Loving Perennials

Shade is one of the garden's great opportunities. It's lush with layers of different hues of green, alive with birds and other critters, and you probably won't

Build your shade garden with variety

A shady spot provides welcome relief from summer heat, but it can make growing a beautiful garden more challenging. Take heart, your landscape may receive more sunlight than you suspect and if not, you can grow quite a few shade-tolerant plants.

Guy’s Gripe: Dictatorship Or Democracy? Who Controls The Window Shade?

Guy’s got a gripe! When flying who is in control of the window shade? Is it the person in the window seat or should everyone in that row have a say? We’ve got to resolve this issue! Let…

Sunbaked? 9 Shade Ideas for Your Porch, Backyard, and Beyond

Don't roast in the sun this summer! Here are some excellent shade options for your patio, porch, and backyard that'll make the whole neighborhood jealous.

Recognizing the Environmental Benefits of Shade Fabric

How do you know what the various shade environmental certifications mean?

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How to Make No-Sew, Hardware-Free Roman Shades

Create no-sew, hardware-free Roman shades for your windows using pre-made curtains and adhesive hooks! The result is chic and 100% renter-friendly shades!