We Dress Naked Windows Blog
Welcome to We Dress Naked Windows blog! This monthly blog is delivered on the second Tuesday of the month. Designed to answer five (or more) of the most common questions on a specific window treatment topic, helping professionals, DIY enthusiasts, and homeowners alike.
Whether you’re looking for expert tips, practical advice, or just a better understanding of window coverings, this is the place to start. Each post includes a video for extra clarity and, of course, a touch of my Brazilian zest to keep things engaging and approachable. Let’s take the guesswork out of dressing your windows!
Yours,
Roger Magalhaes
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Motorized Shades: Straight Answers for the Curious-But-Skeptical
Olá! Here's something I've noticed after twenty years of measuring windows. When I bring up motorized shades at a consultation, I get one of two faces. The first face lights up — "oh, the fancy ones." The second face does something more honest. It squints a little....
Shades In Place Turns 20: From Boston to Tampa
Hello, longtime friend! Welcome back to We Dress Naked Windows, where I usually answer your burning questions about window treatments with a healthy side of Brazilian zest. But this round is special. This week, Shades In Place turns 20 years old — two full decades of...
Three Years in Tampa: From Snow Boots to Sun Hats
Hello, friends! This week marks three years since we packed up Boston and planted ourselves in Tampa Bay. Three years of palm trees, pool cages, sliders the size of small countries, and a sun that does not play. People ask me all the time: "So Roger, how's Tampa...
Why Buy From Shades In Place?
Olá! Most of the time on this blog, we talk about products — shades, shutters, motorization, what works where and why. But today is different. I'll answer questions I get regularly. For instance, I love getting: "Roger, why should I buy from you?" So grab a cafézinho...
Dual Shades, Zebra Shades, Banded Shades… Are We Talking About the Same Thing?
Welcome back to We Dress Naked Windows, where window treatment wisdom meets Brazilian curiosity and a healthy dose of humor. Today we’re tackling one of the most confusing names in the window covering world. You may have heard them called: Dual shades Zebra shades...
Mirage Retractable Screens: Florida’s Best-Kept Secret for Breezy Living
I just got back from Mirage training, and let me tell you—I couldn’t wait to spill the beans. You know when you find something so good you almost want to keep it a secret? That’s how I felt learning about Mirage Retractable Screens. These are the real deal—like...
Motorized Shades: Because Your Tampa Windows Are Tired (And So Are You!)
Let’s be real. Controlling your blinds with a remote or an app might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie (or for people who have a butler named Alfred.) But here in Tampa Bay, where we love comfort without complication, it’s actually one of the smartest...
The Lights Out Edition! Let’s Talk Blackout Shades & Curtains
Hello, window lovers! If this is your first time reading We Dress Naked Windows, welcome to the party! This is where we answer the top five (sometimes more, because I like to talk) most common questions about window treatments—with a little Brazilian zest, humor, and...
Shutter Secrets Revealed!
Olá, shutter-curious friends! It’s time for another round of We Dress Naked Windows, where I answer your burning questions about window treatments while sprinkling in some Brazilian zest. This time, we’re cracking open the mystery behind interior shutters. Yep, those...