Jennifer Van Wie opens her desk drawer and pulls out samples of shutter slats as she explains her new product, the privacy shutter. A few employees of The Shutter Store work just outside her office.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Exterior window shutters have been a feature of homes for centuries. Window shutters originated as a way to filter light and insulate windows ...

Q:My windows are not efficient. Instead of replacing them, I am considering installing rolling shutters for their efficiency, storm protection and security. What design features should I choose? -- ...

Question: I want a strong window shutter for security and storms, but I don’t want it to block my outdoor view. Is a rolling shutter strong enough and will it improve the efficiency of a large window?

Jeff Healam, co-owner of Tucson Rolling Shutters Inc., doesn't want you to think, "There goes the neighborhood" when you see rolling shutters on a home or business. He said their greatest value is in ...

Window blinds are notoriously tricky to clean, and even more so when you’re dealing with slats or plantation shutters. Thoroughly cleaning both sides of every single slat to rid them of the dreaded ...

Windows to the left of us, windows to the right of us ... a blessing or a curse? I'd say a blessing. Let that sun shine in! But what if the sun is blinding at certain times of the day? Here are some ...