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Shutters: Good VS Bad Examples

May 8, 2017 by Ken Roginski 49 Comments

Examples of Good vs. Bad Window Shutters BAD: Shutters are mounted to sides of window and flat against siding. They look flat and cheap. No shadows. Good: Shutters are mounted on hinges on the window casing providing the appearance of being able to close. Depth and details are obvious. Bad: Fake plastic shutters. Better to [...]

Shutter Mounting Situations

May 8, 2017 by Ken Roginski 48 Comments

Window Shutter Options Give up? Don't want to buy new exterior wood shutters? Check out some Optional Mounting and Shortcuts for Vinyl Shutters By now you should thoroughly understand the correct and ideal way to mount shutters is to use hinges even if you plan to only use your shutters as decoration. There is one option, or [...]

Introduction & History of Shutters

May 8, 2017 by Ken Roginski 43 Comments

Exterior window shutters are taken for granted as an easy to install, quick fix to improve curb appeal. Unfortunately, few people understand the complexity of window shutters or the correct way of hanging shutters. What one thinks is a simple mistake will destroy a home's curb appeal. Don't let this happen to you! With historic [...]

What Shutter Style Is Right For My House

May 8, 2017 by Ken Roginski 82 Comments

Look at old photos. If you don't have any, look around your neighborhood for similar houses and see the kind they have. You can usually tell if the shutters are original. Keep in mind that your house may have been built in 1800 and the shutters replaced in 1900 with a style popular at that [...]

Shutter Maintenance & Purchasing Shutters

May 8, 2017 by Ken Roginski 30 Comments

Wood Window Shutters Maintenance - Keeping your Shutters Out of the Landfill. If you have your original shutters, treat them as if they were gold. Just because they're rotted does NOT mean they cannot be repaired. Use a high quality exterior wood filler for rotted wood (not bondo). Keep them painted. If the louvers are [...]

Shutters: Good VS Bad Examples

Shutter Mounting Situations

Introduction & History of Shutters

What Shutter Style Is Right For My House

Shutter Maintenance & Purchasing Shutters

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