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I am no stranger to the concept of fear and I’m sure the same goes for many. They say kids are born fearless. As they grow into their 1st, 2nd and 3rd years, they begin to develop 2 fears. Fear of heights and the obvious “loud noises”(BOOO 👻 ). Fast forward to adolescence, late teens and more types of fears come into play. Adulthood arrives and with the introduction of life alerting tests, and examinations, the most popular fear manifests fully. I am talking about the FEAR OF FAILURE.One quote t...

14 Lost Voices, Countless Dreams: Remembering the Montreal Massacre [Guest Blog] | YWCA Cambridge

By: Olumide Aganga
35 years ago, several monumental events happened. The year 1989 witnessed the fall of the Berlin wall, marking the beginning of the end of communism in Eastern Europe. It was the year the Soviet Union broke up and the World Wide Web was invented. But as good as 1989 was, it also gave us the not so good in the form of one of the most horrific events in recent years… The Montreal Massacre.
For those unfamiliar with the Montreal Massacre, here’s a brief recounting of the event. O...

Tears, Kindness, and the Gift of Aging: My Emotional Journey

If you’re a millennial or belong to the generations before, come close, put on your glasses and read. If you don’t belong to any of these generations, I hope you have the patience to get through the 1st paragraph.I have an insight for you. What is the correlation between getting older and becoming more emotional? Is it because we know more, we have experienced more or maybe it’s because we have lived enough to see both sides of the coin. Let me do a quick flash back to early teen Olumide sitting...

What Can Go Wrong? (I)

Approximately three weeks ago, I took a big leap of faith and moved to the land of the maple leaf. I moved for several reasons like reuniting with family, but also for the chance to explore new opportunities and a different way of life. The news of my move came with lots of well-wishes, cautions, and advice. What stood out most was how the cautions and advice seemed to outweigh the “Godspeeds” and the like. This, perhaps subconsciously, made me pack every item with great optimism because, when y...

Shutters: Your Secret Weapon for a Stylish, Cozy Home

In today's world where everyone wants a mix of modern, classy, stylish with a touch of retro vibe, decorating your home can feel like a never-ending battle between style and practicality. You want something that looks like it came straight out of a magazine, but you also need it to actually work for your everyday life.

This is where custom shutters comes in to play; the real unsung heroes of home design.

Why Shutters? Because Curtains Are So... Complicated

Curtains are nice—until you realize they collect dust like they have a personal vendetta against your sinuses. Blinds? They get tangled. Those flimsy plastic shades are easily conquered by one strong breeze, leaving them flapping like a bird trying to escape your living room.

But shutters? Oh, they’re different. They’re sophisticated. They’re durable. They don’t betray you every time a slight breeze comes along or you try to adjust them.

The Magic of Light Control (Goodbye, Blinding Sun!)

You know that feeling when the morning sun hits your face at just the wrong angle, and suddenly, your living room feels like the surface of the sun? Shutters let you control that. Want soft, diffused light? Tilt the louvers slightly. Need total darkness for movie night? Shut them completely. You have all the control in your wrist.

Privacy Without the Prison Feel

I'm pretty sure we all love our neighbours but preferably from a respectable distance. Shutters give you the privacy you need without making your home feel like a bunker. You can keep them slightly open for airflow while keeping prying eyes out.

They Just Look… Expensive (Without Breaking the Bank!)

Let’s talk aesthetics. Shutters instantly elevate your space. Whether your style is modern, farmhouse-chic, or “I just want my house to look put together,” they work with any décor style. Plus, they add resale value to your home. So you can say they’re more than just a purchase, they’re an investment.

Are Shutters Right for You?

If you love effortless style, low maintenance, and practicality, then yes, shutters are definitely for you. And the your best plug for Custom Shutters of all shapes, sizes and styles is Budget Blinds of Markham. At Budget Blinds of Markham, you get all the consultation, installation and professionalism you need to upgrade your home, without the stress of complicated installations or questionable design choices.

So go ahead, Contact Budget Blinds of Markham and give your windows a glow-up. Your future self (and your jealous neighbours) will thank you. 😉