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Cover Ups Blog | Alaska


Window Blind Cords Are Now Banned Nationwide
The rules ban free-hanging operating and tilt cords, continuous loops and bead chains on all horizontal products, and require upgraded tension devices on any allowed retractable or loop operating systems.

Teresa Roy
Aug 152 min read


Shifting from a Consumer Mindset
As a retail business owner for over 30 years, I’ve witnessed many changes in the marketplace and in the buying habits of consumers.

Teresa Roy
Jul 112 min read


Motorized Shades
Motorized window shades are rapidly becoming a popular choice among homeowners looking to combine convenience with style.

Teresa Roy
Jun 202 min read


Updating Your Home on a Shoestring
My home was built in 1949 by my grandfather Richard for his wife LaVerne and their four children. Constructed from spruce logs felled from trees on the property, it has been added on and updated over the years and become the gathering place of many holidays and family celebrations.

Teresa Roy
May 133 min read


Alaskan DIY: Painting Furniture with Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan
In 1990, Annie Sloan revolutionized the world of decorative paint with a mineral-based formula created with the DIYer in mind. Before this, painting furniture or cabinetry required time-consuming prep work.

Teresa Roy
Apr 152 min read


DIY, or Call In the Pro?
At some point in home ownership, you’ll be faced with a project that may be out of your comfort level.

Teresa Roy
Mar 212 min read


Cover Ups Alaska: 2025 Design Trends from an Alaskan Pro!
I’ve enjoyed working in the home décor field for over 30 years, although my focus has always been specifically on window coverings.

Teresa Roy
Feb 242 min read


Keeping Warm in Alaska: Easy Ways to Stretch Your Heating Budget
Looking to lower your heating costs in Alaska? Discover easy ways to keep your home warm, reduce drafts, and improve efficiency.

Teresa Roy
Feb 32 min read
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