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Shades and Blinds in Westchester NY: How do They Compete

Blinds are a type of window covering that consists of individual slats, often made of materials such as wood, metal, or faux wood. These slats can be tilted to control the amount of light entering the room, providing flexibility in managing privacy, lighting, and temperature. Blinds can be either vertical or horizontal, with various styles like Venetian, mini-blinds, and vertical blinds in Westchester, NY, dominating the market.

The Key Differences: Form, Function, and Aesthetics

Both window shades and window blinds in Westchester, NY, serve the same basic function: controlling light, privacy, and contributing to the energy efficiency of a space. However, they differ significantly in their design, durability, and the level of control they offer. Here’s a closer look at their individual merits and how they compete against each other in Westchester’s dynamic marketplace.

Light Control and Privacy

Blinds offer exceptional control over light and privacy. The adjustable slats allow users to decide how much natural light they want to let in. For example, on a sunny day, you can tilt the slats to reduce glare without completely blocking out the light, making them ideal for spaces like living rooms or offices. Additionally, when the slats are fully closed, they provide maximum privacy.

Shades, while effective at blocking out light, offer less flexibility in terms of light control. The amount of light entering the room is dictated by whether the shade is open or closed, though some options like light-filtering shades offer a middle ground. Cellular shades, for example, are great for creating soft ambient light but cannot offer the same degree of precision as blinds.

Energy Efficiency

Cellular shades are the clear winner here. These shades scarsdale are put into structure using honeycomb-shaped cells that support trapping air. This creates an insulating barrier for the room. This design helps reduce heat loss during the winter and keeps rooms cooler in the summer, ultimately lowering energy bills. Some cellular shades come in double or triple cell designs, maximizing their insulating properties.

Blinds, while offering some insulation benefits, do not perform as well in this category. While the slats can reflect sunlight, they cannot trap air the way shades can. However, some modern blinds bronx ny are made from materials designed to enhance energy efficiency, and reflective or solar blinds can reduce heat gain during the summer.

For Westchester homeowners looking to improve energy efficiency, shades—particularly cellular shades—are often a more effective option. For more info click on this link.

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Securing Your Garage Door: Simple Steps for Enhanced Home Safety

Introduction:

The garage door is one of the primary entry points to many homes and, as such, should be secured properly to prevent break-ins. Enhancing the security of your garage door doesn't need to be complex or expensive. Here are practical and effective measures you can take to ensure your garage door is secure and your home is protected.

1. Regularly Inspect Your Garage Door:

Start by regularly checking the physical condition of your garage door. Look for any signs of wear and tear, particularly in the locking mechanisms, tracks, and door structure itself. Make sure there are no gaps or weaknesses that could be exploited by intruders.

2. Upgrade Your Garage Door Opener:

Modern garage door openers come with advanced security features such as rolling codes, which change every time the opener is used, making it nearly impossible for thieves to duplicate your opener’s signal. If your opener is older, consider upgrading to a newer model with enhanced security features.

3. Install a Garage Door Timer:

A garage door timer can automatically close your door after a set period, ensuring it isn’t left open by accident. This is particularly useful for busy families who might forget to close the garage door in their hurry to get to school or work.

4. Use Motion-Detecting Lights:

Installing motion-detecting lights above or near your garage door can deter potential intruders. The lights activate when they detect movement, illuminating your garage area and reducing the likelihood of a break-in.

5. Reinforce the Entry Door:

If your garage has an entry door leading into your home, make sure it’s as secure as your front door. Install a sturdy deadbolt and consider using reinforced strike plates to make it harder to break in.

6. Cover Windows:

If your garage door or the garage itself has windows, make sure they are covered so no one can peek inside. Use curtains, blinds, or frosted window film to obscure the view into your garage while still letting in light.

7. Install a Security System:

Consider integrating your garage door into your home’s security system. Use contact alarms on the door, and if possible, connect CCTV cameras that can monitor and record the area around your garage.

Conclusion:

Securing your garage door is a crucial step in protecting your home from unauthorized access and potential burglaries. By taking these simple and effective measures, you can greatly enhance the security of your garage door and, by extension, your entire home. Regular maintenance, combined with modern technology, can provide peace of mind knowing your property is safe and secure.

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Witness Protection at the Bears Den - part 10 to 15

part 10  It was still pretty quiet in the Bar next door to the Barbers shop. It had just gone past 8.00pm and Bart was washing up some glasses when a huge guy walked in, taking up the whole door frame. Bart had never seen him before, but he could certainly fit in at this bar.  He obviously had been spending way too much time in the gym. Although he was wearing a dark suit, it was obvious that muscle, not fat, was beneath it. He had a dangerous look, and something told Bart he wasn’t after a drink.  “What can I get you?” asked Bart, putting his glass drying aside.  “Just some information,” the stranger said. He produced a photograph, “you seen this guy around here?”  Bart felt his adrenaline start to rise. The photo looked like the kid next-door. Yes it was him alright. “Can’t say I have,” replied Bart – trying to hide his nervousness. “He doesn’t look the sort to come in here,” Bart tried to suggest.  “Friend of mine said he may come in here. I’d be grateful if you’d give me a call if you do see him.” The beefcake handed over a business card – Roberto Alverez it read. “His parents are worried sick about him; concerned he may have fallen in with the wrong crowd.” He tried to smile.  “Yeah! Ah sure, if I see him, I’ll give you a call,” Bart lied.  “You do that.”  And with that Alverez left the bar. Bart took a deep breath, then picked up the phone….he had to warn Ken – and fast!  “Shit! That was Bart. Reckons his had a visitor looking for Bret. How did they find out where to look so quickly?” said Ken as he hung up the phone.  “Well it’s pretty obvious there is a leak at my end,” replied a shocked Dan. He went to the window and carefully peered between the closed blinds. He couldn’t see anything. “What did he look like?”  “Bart said he was a big muscle-bound goon, as bald as we are. Gave him a name – Roberto Alverez.” Replied Ken.  At that moment, the bound and gagged Bret started to moan. He had a look of horror on his face.  “I think Bret knows this guy,” said Ken. “Maybe we should hear what his got to say.”  Ken took the huge ball gag from Bret’s gaping mouth. As soon as it was loose, Bret started to babble; ‘you can’t let him find me!’  “Ah! There he is!” said Dan, still watching out the window. “Just came out of the Laundry on the corner. Mean-looking mother…. Getting into a dark coloured Ford. Guess his leaving- for the moment anyway.”  “So Bret, you see why this work on you has to be done. They will find you eventually – we have to make sure they don’t know it’s you when that happens.” Ken said calmly.  “Alright! Your right. I know what these guys are capable of…..are you sure if I let you do this to me, I’ll be safe – for good?” asked Bret, obviously shaken, knowing he had no other options now.  “Trust me. Already your on the way to looking like someone who fits in at the Bears Den.” Ken said, pointing at the mirror that Bret was facing.  Bret’s mouth dropped; he hadn’t noticed the changes in his body. It must be what ever their pumping into him. He had noticed the restraints had been tightening, but now he saw why. His stomach was no longer flat… in fact, all his life he never been able to put on any weight – now he was blowing up big time. He had a round gut forming under his chest restraint, and he felt like his shirt was shrinking. As he went up he noticed his neck had thickened, and through the beard that had steadily been growing on his face, he could see his face had taken on a bloated look. “What the fuck?”Said Bret. “That’s not me – no way this can happen so quick. And the beard! I’ve never been able to grow anything more than a few chin whiskers…..this is weird!”  The added chemicals designed to make Bret more co-operative, were working, Ken thought to himself. They weren’t as powerful mind controllers as Ken had used on Lucas or Jerry – he wanted Bret to see his transformation to completion; it might be more fun!  Ken spoke first, “Now see what’s possible? This is the best way to throw those guy’s off the scent. Besides, at least you’re starting to look more of a man than a kid.”  Something inside Bret agreed with Ken. He’d always hated looking so young for his age.  “And this way, you can have Ken change anything you want. Plastic surgery is pretty permanent and definitely not as effective.” Added Dan. “Now listen Ken. I think it’s safe to leave you and Bret for now; I’d better try and find whose the spy, before we have any more trouble. I’ll be back a little latter – hopefully with some answers!”  “Sure Dan! Bret’s fine now, aren’t you boy?” Ken replied. “I think we can get rid of the restraints – his going to be enjoying this from now on I think.  Part 11  Dan was back at his desk - it was just coming up to 10pm and the offices in his building were quiet. Dan was going through the personnel records, something his new promotion permitted. There had to be a leak this end, he thought. There was no other answer. Hang on….. he suddenly got excited; of course, it had to be him! There on the screen was the obvious answer; Patrick Giovedi. A young, skinny guy that Dan had never got on with. He was working in their Accounts Department and would have had access to most of the files. Looking up his work history, there was no clue to his involvement. Only just turned 21, he’d been given a complete FBI clearance, though he’d only been working here for only 12months. What convinced Dan was his family history. Grew up in a tough neighbourhood – the son of an Irish mother and Italian father – put himself through school, attended North Hills College before attending NY University. ‘North Hills’ was the same college Bret had been peddling his drugs! Co-incidence? Dan didn’t trust co-incidences too much. What nailed his suspicion was a file photo of a young Patrick riding his bike in his old Bronx neighborhood. There he was outside a mens tailor shop; Tony Alverez Tailor. The bald-headed goon looking for Bret at the Bear’s Den was called Alverez. Must be a relative – maybe a father that owned the Tailor shop. Patrick must have known the Alverez’s, Dan thought to himself; it’s the only answer to why this guy had found Bret so quickly. Dan dialed the number of Kens’ Barbershop.  “Hey Ken! Look I won’t be able to make it back tonight – I’ve got a lead! Can you put Bret up for the night – I’ll be around tomorrow………..Yeah! You’ll be safe tonight….sure….have fun!” Dan hung up the receiver. Ken had been more than happy to accommodate Bret for the night. Already, he was well and truly looking like he was a regular at the Bear’s Den!  Ken had just finished washing out the hair dye when Dan had rung. Bret’s newly acquired beard was jet black, certainly a change from his former blond coloring. Ken started to dab at the beard with a brush he’d dipped in another mysterious bottle. Bret’s beard was a full beard that Ken had left thick at the chin and above his top lip. The sides he’d trimmed down short. He continued to run the brush through the chin whiskers and moustache, leaving the sides and cheeks alone. Bret could now see the black of the beard being bleached wherever the gel was brushed on. Ken decided to run the brush through more vigorously now. As the gel dried his beard was beginning to look more white than black. Again Bret’s beard was washed and dried. Ken now began to brush something else through the part bleached areas. It was a very thick, dark gel. “Just something to make you look a little older,” said a grinning Ken. After twenty minutes, the gel was washed out. Bret saw what Ken had meant about looking older! His tache and styled chin whiskers had a lot of gray showing through.  As the hours had ticked by Bret’s transformation into a biker Dad was becoming more and more obvious. Bret had even started to get off on the changes that were happening to him – thanks to the drugs still being pumped into his body. He was no longer the skinny college nerd that had entered the barbershop, earlier that night. His body was much fatter. His neck had grown wider, a generous double chin, had appeared, hidden by the grey beard. His whole face had taken on a bloated look. His eyebrows were dark and thick now, his eye coloring no longer blue, but brown, thanks to coloured contacts. Bret’s stomach was now a round beer belly stretching down to his lap. His chest was bigger with his pecs forming definite manboobs. His whole body was now covered in black hair mixed with silver-gray here and there. A real contrast to the smooth look he’d come in with. Piercings now adorned his nipples. Four large hoops swung from the left ear making the lobe stretch down under their weight. Bret hadn’t been too willing for the metal, but the drugs helped convince him.  “Now it’s getting late, I think that will be enough tonight,” said Ken. Bret was beat after all the work done on him and all the drugs pumped into him over the past five hours. He was sure ready for some shuteye. “First let me show you where you’ll be sleeping.”  After Ken had put Bret to bed in the spare room above the shop, he waited for him to go off to sleep. He knew he’d not wake up thanks to a little tonic in his hot cocoa. Ken began to apply an oil over Bret’s face. In a few minutes it would dry and shrink. Then Ken would apply another layer. This was his radical plan to help age Bret, beyond his 28 years. The oil would cause premature aging. Ken made sure the layers would be more on his forehead and around his crows feet. Next he applied a small weight to each nipple ring. Then he applied a vacuum cylinder to Bret’s rather average sized cock. He took a needle and injected it into one of Bret’s balls. As he pushed down on the plunger the testicle began to inflate. He repeated this with the other ball. They would be stretched latter after they had grown, like his cock would. Ken plunged another needle into the base of the dick. He connected the vacuum to a small machine that would then operate the vacuum all night. “Sweet Dreams Brett,” said Ken, giving him a kiss on the lips before retiring himself  Part 12  Hey Ken! Anyone home?” Dan called as he let himself into the back of the shop with his own key. It was nearing 3 in the afternoon.  “And just where have you been?” replied Ken as he came down the stairs from the apartment above.  give him a sedative about an hour ago. He didn’t wake up feeling too good. ”Can I take a  look?” asked Dan.  “Sure thing.”  Dan wasted no time going up to the bedroom where Bret was in. About 5 minutes latter Dan was coming down the stairs supporting a groggy Bret.  “Sorry I’m so late. I’ve made progress on our mole. One Patrick Giovedi, works in our Accounts department – bloody weasel!” sneered Dan.  “Coffee?” Ken asked as he went to a sideboard to pour himself a cup.  “Sure! Would kill for one.”  “I hope not,” smiled Ken as he poured a cup for Dan.  “So how’s our patient?” asked Dan.  “Had to amazing Barber, Ken,” smiled Dan as Ken came to give him a hand. “He wanted to get up – seems pretty out of it still.”  “Let’s put him back in the chair,” replied Ken, “I need to work quickly on him with this company snitch on our tale.”  “What more can you do? This is amazing – I mean the whole package is unrecognizable as Bret.” Said Dan carefully placing Bret in the chair.  “Not enough! Got to do the attitude and personality adjustments for him to be totally believable. Without it he will expose who he really is for sure.” Said Ken as he worked some switches at the back of the chair and the large TV screen came to life. “Bret was pretty freaked out this morning when he woke up – I mean who wouldn’t be? He started saying we were turning him into some freak, that we had no right”  EARLIER  Yes indeed. When Bret awoke that morning he felt terrible. He slowly came to only to find this sucking cylinder on his dick. He quickly removed it and couldn’t believe his eyes. His modest dick was huge – well over 12 inches, and his balls were like melons. His mind was trying to figure what had happened last night. It wasn’t a dream after all.  Just then Ken had entered the room. “Ah! Your awake sunshine.”  “What the hell! What have you done to me?” Bret spat at Ken  “I thought you would like all the enhancements,” replied Ken. “Here take a look!”  he then said producing a large mirror.  “Ahhhhh………..no…it can’t be! You made me into an old fuck like you.” Bret screamed. His face appeared to be years older and with the gray-black beard made him unrecognizable as a 28 year old. His sagging breasts had huge weights attached to the nipple rings – no wonder they felt numb.  “I’m getting out of here, I don’t care what the mob does to me; it can’t be worse than what you fuckers have done.”  “Just relax Bret. I know it’s all a bit much to take in at first – but you’ll get use to it. Remember – it’s for your own protection!” Ken replied suddenly producing a chloroformed rag.  Bret tried to free himself but Ken was still fitter and stronger. It wasn’t long before Bret passed out.  Back in the Barbershop Ken was busy making Bret more co-opperative.  “I don’t want to be like you guys,” Bret said groggily as he focused on the swirling patterns in front of him.  “Sure you do, Bret. Relax and focus on the screen in front. You’re feeling so good now. You love the new you….  “No way…I don’t want ….I can’t stay like this….I have to get awayyy….”  “No Bret. You only hear the sound of my voice. Concentrate on the patterns. They are relaxing you aren’t they Bret!” Ken softly and evenly spoke into Bret’s ear.  “Yes, they are relaxing… but I have to get away from here….I…I…”  “No Bret. Listen to my voice,” Ken continued, “you like my Barbershop, you like the changes we are making to you. You are looking more of a man than before – more mature, rugged.”  “I like being in your Barbershop….” repeated Bret.  Ken continued to work on Bret. He’d decided it was best if he forgot about his former life – safer as well.  Dan kept watch, keeping an eye on the street out front of the shop. He was extra careful not to be followed this time.  After about an hour and three injections, Ken said he was finished for now. “He’ll still need follow up work, but when he awakes he’ll be a different guy altogether. He will be an old, mature biker bear, ready to show us his nice big cock.”  Dan look at Bret’s naked body. His cock was certainly big, but the width now was like a beer can. “Maybe that size head deserves a nice big ring.”  “Just what I was thinking,” replied Ken. With that he got his piercing cart and went to work giving Bret a nice gold PA through his huge piss hole and ensuring it was permanently closed.  “Now for some finishing touches,” smiled left Ken to his fun working on Bret.  Ken as he went to the counter and took a bottle of one of his potions. “I want this dude looking so different from his former self even his own mother wont recognize him.” He proceeded to paint the sides and back of Bret’s bald head with the green goop. “This will quicken the hairgrowth, so his male pattern baldness will be obvious. It will make him look even older.”  The stubble had just started to appear on Bret’s head except on the top and crown where Ken had permanently removed it.  “Listen Ken, I have an idea to set up Giovedi.” Dan said, coming over to watch the process and fascinated at how thorough Ken was. “Give me a few hours and I’ll be back.  Have that television ready, I think Giovedi needs an attitude adjustment!”  “Sounds good to me,” laughed Ken.  Dan  Part 13  Ken heard a tap at the rear door to the shop. He’d been cleaning up after his time spent on Bret. “Dan! Your back! Who’s your friend?” asked Ken as he ushered Dan and a young, skinny guy into the shop.  “Ken, this is Patrick. Patrick Giovedi.”Dan answered introducing his firm’s accountant.  The guy looked very nervous, especially now that Dan had locked the rear door.  “Patrick, nice to meet you,” Ken said, “so what can I do for you?”  “I don’t know why I’m here actually – I mean I was practically dragged down here.” Patrick answered giving Dan a distrustful look.  “I told him it would be in his best interest to come down here to meet you.” Dan responded.  “Yeah! Sure – forced more like it.” Said Patrick.  Then Dan put a hand on the accountants shoulder and pushed him towards one of the Barber chairs. Patrick realized there was some guy in the nearest chair, he seemed to be asleep. “Take a seat and we’ll explain why you’re here.” Dan said, practically pushing him into the chair. He then whispered something to Ken, who then went to the control panels at the back of the first chair that Bret was sitting on, still unconscious.  “Now Patrick. I’ve noticed how your always looking at me – I think you’ve got a thing for a real man and I’m the kind of guy you’ve been looking for.” Began Dan.  Patrick’s eyes went wide, he could hardly believe his ears, “What the hell. Are you insane? I’m no faggot and if I were, I definitely wouldn’t be interested in a old, fat fart like you. Where in the world do you get off calling me………..wha…” Before Patrick could finish the chair was spun around. “What the fuck? Cried Patrick as he felt a leather strap go around his chest.  “Shut it,” Dan said “or I’ll shove my cock up that virgin arse of yours.”  Stunned, Patrick stayed quiet long enough for another restraint to go around his ankles.  Suddenly a TV screen in front of him came to life. It seemed to be a series of patterns and flashing shapes. Patrick tried to turn away but Dan had his head in a vice-like grip.  “Yes Patrick, I think your going to enjoy Ken’s entertainment.” Dan whispered into the ear of Patrick. Gradually his attempts to stop looking at the screen lessened till finally he was at Ken’s mercy.  “Now Ken, the full treatment. Can you make Pat a full-blown queen.?” asked Dan  “Your wish is my command, but what’s your plan?”  Dan went on,” I want our snitch here to be totally discredited but those his working for. Once they see what he is into, I don’t think they’ll be dealing with him in future. Now I want him particularly into straight cock.”  “Sounds interesting – I’ll give it my best shot.” Replied Ken.  He began to go through some DVDs as Dan went over to Bret’s chair. “Shit Ken! What have you done to our other guest?”  “Not bad if I do say so myself.” Answered Ken.  “Bloody amazing, I’d say,” Dan said. He was looking at the hair growth around the sides and back, a perfect male pattern baldness specimen. The hair was very noticeable now, grown out to a number one length and coloured dark grey with some silver showing through to match his beard. The top of his bald head seemed darker tanned with signs of ageing and sun damage. His face appeared to be even older then when Dan had left, the result of Ken’s desire to make this guy totally unrecognizable.  As Ken inserted a DVD into a compartment on the side of the television he asked, “So how old do you think he looks?”  “At least 60!” answered a still stunned Dan. “No one will ever believe this is Bret Williamson.”  Meanwhile, Ken turned his focus to Patrick. He was now completely hypnotized – the screen in front now showing occasional pictures of naked, athletic jocks.  Ken set up two syringes and injected the first into Patrick’s left arm. He then went on to say, “Now Patrick – can you hear my voice?”  “Yes.”  “Good. And you’re starting to feel very relaxed?”  “Yes.”  “You’re going to feel even better soon. As you watch the screen you feel more at ease and comfortable with what you see. Your beginning to enjoy the photos of the men, it’s starting to make your cock rise.”  Dan noticed the kid’s bulge developing in his crotch. He watched fascinated as Ken worked on the new ‘client’. There were no plans to alter his memories just his sexual preferences. They would have some fun with this one – he deserved it.  LATER.  “Bart have you met Patrick?” Ken announced loudly as he and Dan brought Patrick into the Bar. It was just after 6 pm and the Bar contained a few regulars. They had finished there work on the kid, and on Bret who was sitting in a dark corner still a little zonked out. Jerrt was sitting with him both drinking some heavy gainer beer.  “Well, Pat we don’t get many like you in here?” chipped in Bart offering his hand.  Patrick refused to shake it, even though he couldn’t take his eyes off Bart’s body. As usual the bartender was wearing no shirt and just a tight pair of black, leather pants.  “The names Patrick, and I’ve never been to a place like this before.” Patrick replied, but feeling his cock hardening.  ��How about a drink – help you relax?” asked Bart.  “Well…I suppose I could have one before I go.” Stammered Patrick.  Suddenly he was conscious of pipe smoke, all around him. Ken had lit up one of his special blends. “Hope my pipe isn’t bothering you son?”  “Yes. Actually it is bothering me….it kind of smells…..you can’t…..” Patrick tried to speak but the smoke encircling him was making it hard. He started to feel at ease, why was that. He took a long gulp of the beer.  “Take another,” Bart pushed the drink into Patrick’s hands. He felt he should. He started to feel he should do anything this guy asked.  “So Pat! Still want me to stop smoking my pipe?” asked Ken putting a firm hand on Patrick’s shoulder.  “No. No, it’s fine. I’m getting use to it.” Replied a much more amiable Patrick. It wasn’t long before Patrick was on his second drink. Ken suggested Bart have a break, giving him a wink. Bart went around to Patrick, grabbed his arm and said, “why don’t we get to know each other a little better!”  Feeling a little light-headed and confused, Patrick went with Bart.  “Quick Ken! Go get your camera; let’s get a snap of the happy couple,” said Dan.  Within a half hour, Patrick was all over Bart, totally oblivious of having pictures taken. He had his shirt off and before long, was sucking on Bart’s huge cock – PA and all.  The next day, Patrick was back at work totally unaware that he had been straight up until yesterday. He couldn’t remember much about last night but he definitely wanted to return for some more action with Bart. The phone suddenly disturbed his daydreams. It was his cell phone. “Hello!  “It’s Alverez. We haven’t heard from you for a while. Not trying to get out of our little arrangement are you?”  “No…of course not. I’ve had no new information.” answered a frightened Patrick.  “Well keep an eye on that ‘faggot’ boss of yours. He won’t suspect you, and I’m sure his still in contact with Williamson.”  “Sure…but I’ve got to be careful…” then Patrick stopped as he realized Alverez had hung up.  It was just nearing 5pm when Dan came up to Patrick’s desk. “How about coming with me for a drink? You made such a good impression at the Bears Den yesterday- thought you might like to come along again. I have to check up on one of our recent client relocation in the same area, so your welcome to come along.”  “Ah! Sure, thanks…..I was finished up here anyway.” Responded a shocked Patrick. What great luck. Now he might find out where they have Bret stashed and finally get Alverez off his back.  As Dan and Patrick drove to the other side of town, Dan noticed a dark sedan following. He knew Alverez was probably watching him. Perfect, he thought to himself.  As they entered the Bears Den, Bart immediately came over and gave Patrick a kiss. “Great to see you again Pat. Here – have one of my ‘special ’frosties. Dan left the bar to see Ken, leaving Patrick in Bart’s capable hands.  Watching out the Barbershop window, Dan saw Alverez head straight into the bar. “Right on cue,” said Dan.  Ken was already heading to the bar via the rear door.  Roberto Alverez had no time for ‘ fags ‘ and here he was in this sordid bar a second time. He quickly scanned the room, which seemed to be busy already. As he passed a notice board he did a double take. There in the middle were the photographs that Ken had taken of Bart and Patrick. Alverez felt sick. He always thought Giovedi was a homo. No wonder he was coming to this bar. “Can I buy you a drink, son?”  “What?” Alverez found himself looking at the huge gut of the very man he was looking for, Bret Williamson. “No, just looking for a friend…” he quickly replied, feeling totally repulsed by the old farts appearance.  When he spied Patrick at the bar seemingly enjoying himself with the other guy in the photo, Alverez quickly left. As he climbed into his car he dialed a number on his cell. “No leads I’m afraid. Giovedi is a liability. Yes! I understand, I’ll take care of it.”  Alverez hung up and started the car.  Chapter14  A FEW DAYS LATER.  Patrick was scared. He had tried to contact Alverez, unsuccessfully each time. Something had changed. He knew he was a liability as he knew of Alverez’s involvement with the mob. In fact, their families had grown up together in a tough city neighbourhood. That’s how Alverez had first approached him about becoming an informant….even though he knew it was dangerous – the promise of easy money – well now Patrick wished he’d never gotten involved. He knew his life could be in danger. That’s when he decided to confide in his new ‘boyfriend’ Bart. Bart had insisted he tell Dan everything, but Patrick knew he’d be in big trouble with the authorities.  Of course Bart had been briefed on the whole story so he knew which way Dan wanted to proceed with this poor excuse for a man. “Jerry! Mind the store – I’m going next door.”  Said Bart as he took Patrick’s arm. “Ken will know how to help, his an expert at creating disguises!” continued Bart. Patrick decided this guy knew best – he trusted him, but what did he mean by disguises?  “Listen to Ken, Patrick, it’s your best hope”. Said Bart as he sat on one of the waiting areas chairs. They had been in the Barbershop for a good half hour, explaining everything to Ken. Patrick was sitting in one of the Barber chairs, Ken resting against the counter.  Ken had been trying to convince Patrick he needed a radical makeover to escape the mob.  Suddenly there was the sound of the lock turning in the rear door. It was Dan, whom Ken had previously contacted.  “So Patrick – you’ve come clean finally.” Dan said, approaching the chair.  “Look, it’s not my fault. I was forced in………..AHHHHHH!” Patrick didn’t finish, Dan slapped him hard across the face. “That’s for the 2 people we lost. You’ve nearly cost everyone at ‘New Beginnings’ their job. And now you want us to save your sorry arse?”  “Please! I’ll do anything you want, please don’t turn me in……I’ll never survive in prison – the mob will find me.” Pleaded Patrick with tears streaming down his face.  “In that case you will do everything we tell you, agreed?” asked Dan.  “Agreed”.Patrick said trying to stifle his sniffles.  Ken came over to the chair, “then we have to work quickly and you must do as I say?”  “Yes! Anything you say.” Patrick was beginning to feel less frightened. How bad could a makeover be? He was just relieved at Dan not going to the cops.  “Well first thing is to make you blend in around here if we’re to look after you – Dan! How about a beer? This could take some time!”  “Count me in.” said Dan.  Ken went out to the back room, ensuring Patricks drink was the one with the growth building steroids. Handing the drink to Patrick he said, “if your going to hang around here your going to have to drink a lot of beers – it’s the only way you’ll never be found.”  Patrick thought it a strange comment – how can beer help hide me? Maybe behind a beergut perhaps he mused to himself.  “Now then, I think you need quite a bit of work, your hair hasn’t seen any cutting lately, has it?” Ken said running his hand through the long, dark locks of hair at the back of Patricks head.  “No, I kind of avoid haircuts – my hair is so thin, I never like what they do to it.” Responded Patrick, now looking in the mirror at his hair.  “Well boy! Having it longer doesn’t make it thicker,” Ken went on grabbing a pair of heavy-duty Oyster clippers, “Let’s start with the length.”  As the sound of the clippers being fired up filled the air, Patrick started to worry. The teeth met his front hairline and began to take the hair down to a quarter inch. Patrick couldn’t believe his eyes as the clippers cleared more and more hair from the top of his head, only stopping just past his crown. He took a huge gulp on his beer, as if for courage, but found himself enjoying the taste. Dan caught a signal from Ken to grab a few more.  Within a few minutes, all the length on Patrick’s head was gone. He certainly looked different, but he didn’t really like it – he’d had long hair ever since his early teens.  Ken turned the clippers off. Examining the top of the head he then said, “Your getting a little sparse on top, your not going to be able to pull off a HnT or recon. Maybe we should shave it all off.”  “No! Please don’t shave me bald, I’d look terrible.” protested a worried Patrick.  “Shut it, boy! Remember, who’s the boss now.” Dan suddenly interrupted.  “Sorry, I know but I’ll put up with any other haircut, just don’t take all my hair off.”  Patrick said easing his tone a little.  “Okay. I won’t shave it all off,” Ken continued, changing the guard on the clippers, “I’ll do one of my specialties instead.” And with that he brought the clippers to the hairline again and drew them slowly through the remaining hair and in their wake, only white skin remained. Patrick went to complain, but saw Dan get up towards him.  As Ken continued the clippering Dan could now see Ken was indeed giving the boy one of his specialties – an MPB cut.  As Ken turned off the clippers, he asked, “So how do you like it so far?”  “You said you weren’t going to shave all my hair off!” Patrick said as tears began to form in his eyes.  “You said any haircut. Besides – you’ll still have hair this way, and you were on the way to male pattern baldness anyway. I’m just speeding up the process.” Ken smiled as he went to his counter to get some of his special hair removal ingredient.  Patrick couldn’t believe how different he looked already. Ken had just removed the last of the permanent hair depilatory gel, which he’d left on extra long. Patrick could feel a definite tingling on his scalp. There wasn’t a single hair to be seen- no shadow, just a ring of long, black hair around the sides and back. He looked so old – so freaky, and this was permanent.  “Drink up Boy! You’ll soon like the changes.” Laughed Ken, noticing the look of shock on Patrick’s face.  “Now for the rest of the hair,” and he took another attachment, switched on the clippers and commenced to run them up from the base of the neck to the crown, pushing Patrick’s head forward. Now with his chin pressed against his chest, he couldn’t see the results. He could feel the heat of the blades stripping him of all his hair. But, hang on – was that his cock twitching. He couldn’t believe he was starting to get a hard-on. His head was spinning a little – it must be the beer! He thought to himself.  When Ken had finished, Patrick was able to look at himself in the mirror. His dark, long locks were gone, but he wasn’t bald, Ken had left him with a fairly thick band of hair framing the bald skin on top. Suddenly, a high pitched sound started up, his head was pushed forward again, and Ken was going up the back of his head again, this time, only trimming the edges and blending it into the thicker hair.  When he was finished, Ken showed Patrick the finished results in a hand mirror.” See! I did as you asked. Any style except totally shaved.”  Even though he was angry at Ken, he was starting to feel more relaxed. As he looked closer, he was starting to think he was going to be safe from Alverez and at the same time, escape the hands of the FBI. Maybe it was worth the new haircut!  Part 15  “Patrick! I think it’s time for a little payment for the trouble you have caused Dan,” Ken purred into Patrick’s ear.  “What do you mean.” Asked Patrick nervously  Ken began to lower the back of the chair. He noticed that the beer was definitely having an effect on Patrick’s body, he was developing a large beer gut on his skinny frame already.  “I just want to make sure, that, your extra popular with the customers around here.”Ken smiled. And with that he attached a large cylinder to Patrick’s now exposed cock. He hooked it up by a tube running to a small compressor unit. At the same time, he attached two smaller cylinders to each nipple and again attached each to a tube on the compressor.  As he turned it on, the sudden noise and sensation made Patrick jump.  “I’m not having any of this freaky shit!” Patrick said going to get up out of the chair, but as he looked down he stopped himself; what had happened to his stomach – he’d always been skinny, now he had this large jutting beer-gut. This was just what Ken needed. The delay gave Dan enough time to restrain Patrick, while Ken gave him an injection.  “That will relax you boy. Dan! Give our boy here another beer.”  Patrick slouched back into the chair. “WH…….?”  “Yeah! The paralysis drug I gave you reacts real quick!” said Ken.  Dan brought the beer over. “Now open wide,” said Ken as he forced the mouth open. “Dan – I think our friend here is a little parched.”  Dan began to pour the brew slowly down Patrick’s throat – to prevent gagging. Patrick was unable to move. He felt the beer going down his throat, but he couldn’t move. When Dan was finished, Ken asked him to bring the remaining special labeled Beer in his fridge. “your going to get a real thirst for this brew young man,” responded Ken, seeing the fear in Patrick’s eyes. Patrick had to admit he was already getting to love the beer despite never being a beer drinker before.  Ken and Dan had been working on the company snitch for nearly 4 hours now. Ken looked up from his work to see Bart coming through the rear door.  “Thought I come and take a look at how your getting on. Brought you some sandwiches too in case yo….. Jesus! Is that Patrick? “ Bart suddenly said noticing the figure in the chair.  “No. This is Kell.” Smiled Ken, finishing up with a small metal trolley he’d been using.  “There is no longer a Patrick Giovedi. This bears name is Ken O’Halloran, ‘BeerKeg’ to his friends.”  “No kidding”, whistled Bart. “I’ve got to hand it to you partner, this is your best work yet!”  Dan nodded in agreement as they looked at the transformation in front of them. The pasty, skinny Italian had been remade into a huge, hairy, monstrously built Irish Biker  Still naked in the chair, Patrick’s belly was more than a beer gut now. It measured over 50 inches, and his now obvious manboobs were sitting on top of the huge stomach. His nipples had been stretched and were the size of silver dollars now, both nipples hanging even lower after heavy weight, gold rings now adorned them. Bart couldn’t stop looking at the giant cock – as thick as a beer can and over 13 inches long. He now had severe male pattern baldness , with only a ring of red hair around the sides. It had to be a 7 on the Norwood Scale. His face seemed bloated, he now had a few double chins, his skin had no real tan, he seemed a lot fairer – more Irish than Italian. He was wearing a walrus style moustache that covered his top lip. It hung down the sides of his mouth and curled at the ends. It was a luxuriant red also – obviously dyed, as this guy looked like he was over 50.  His eyebrows were bushier, and the same color red as the rest of the hair on his body. And that too was luxuriant – all over his back and chest, that sort of hair would require a lot of wax to see smooth skin again.  “There is still a bit of work to do to him yet…… just to teach him a lesson.” Said Ken waving some smelling salts under Patrick’s nose. He started to stir, slowly at first – then he began to moan.  “ What happened? I feel like a truck ran into me.” Patrick said suddenly realizing where he was and that he hadn’t been dreaming.  “You’ve been out for hours, your bound to feel a bit groggy,” replied Ken. “Ready to see the new you?”  As Ken spun the chair around a piercing scream filled the Barbershop. Ken added, “Not to your liking, Beerkeg?”  “Fucking hell….what the? I’m not me any more. I’m so fat! I look older than you guys.  I never agreed to this, I mean it can’t be legal?” yelled Patrick as he tried to struggle against the restraints.  Dan spoke first. “Your lucky we didn’t turn you in to the cops, or better yet, Alverez”.  Ken had switched the TV on and the swirling patterns started. Patrick tried to turn away but found himself starting to relax, his eyes starting to glaze over.  “Now for some reconditioning,” said Ken. “A little dumbing down is warranted here…….What the fu…..?  Ken was suddenly startled by the sound of the back door being ripped off it’s hinges.  The big, bald frame of Tony Alverez was stepping over the smashed door. He’d been snooping around…..he knew there was something fishy about the Bar next door, and when he’d heard this scream coming from the Barbershop, he ran down the back alley – gun drawn.  “Hands up! That means you in the chair as well.” Barked Alverez.  Bart, Dan and Ken did as they were told, only Patrick couldn’t as he was still restrained and transfixed by the hypnotic screen in front of him.  Going over to the chair, Alverez repeated the command, then noticed the restraints, “What’s going on here? What are you fags doing to the fat guy?  “Oh, that’s just Beerkeg,” replied Ken. “He likes a bit of rough play when he has a haircut.” Ken smiled.  “Why is he looking like a zom……at the televisio…..those patterns are….” Alverez had made the mistake of turning to look at the screen that Beerkeg was staring at.  “Don’t anyone try anything……..funny…..” Alverez tried to say.  “Come here and take a seat, son – you look tired!” said Ken getting Dan to help him carefully remove the gun from Alverez’hand. They directed him to another chair being careful not to turn his head.

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A mannequin army, alike one outfitted in heavily bizarre black wear, does not scream Christmas—not in any accent I can understand. Faced with a sea of corrective smiles and annealed artificial limbs arctic in an amaranthine waltz, a being ability artlessly feel confusion, absolutely unease, maybe alike fear. Afterwards all, that Santa’s hand—its web of veins, its askance knuckles—looks artlessly too conscientious to accept appear from annihilation but a absolute human’s body. And yet for 45 years, a Bronx ancestors has busy up their abode with mannequins to bless the Yuletide season, authoritative aberrant tableaux that accept accustomed the Garabedian Christmas Abode as an absurd anniversary tradition.

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Perhaps you accept heard about the Garabedian Christmas House, encountered its consummate afterglow afire off the pages of the pages of bounded account outlets. Conceivably you accept looked aloft its ablaze balloon gum exterior, its blubbery mannequin coat, and wondered what goes on central the apperception that accounted this an appropriately blithe tribute. I accept been airless on that exact aforementioned question, but unfortunately, my adventure for answers has been a big asleep end. Gary Garabedian, the Christmas Abode custodian, has accurate adamantine to get ahold of this year. Added outlets accept declared him as “cherubic” and glittery, a affable man allegedly acquisitive to altercate his handiwork. Unfortunately, I cannot apart affirm any of this, because Gary—or the being absorbed to the cardinal I begin listed for him—has not alternate my calls.

Based on added reports, though, I apperceive that the Garabedians conceptualized their blatant affectation in absolute acknowledgment to a phenomenon God allegedly performed for the ancestors on Christmas Eve in 1973. Gary has stoutly banned to acknowledge any capacity about the attributes of this angelic event, cogent the NY Times only, “This is our way of assuming acknowledgment to the Lord for what he did for us.” And so they’ve accustomed God a home that “literally comes alive” amid Thanksgiving and New Years: A babyish Jesus comatose on the roof, the acceptable creche belted by a blithely blame Rockette choir line; Liberace cranking out tunes on his admirable piano, apparently for the pairs alternating mechanically on the red carpeting ambit the home; Cinderella’s cage-like carrying charging through a acreage of animatronic cine stars.

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Here’s what we know: The backward ancestors matriarch, Nelly Garabedian, formed as a seamstress, and originally architected this admiration as a smaller-scale baby affectation in 1974. It’s developed every year back then, the ancestors accepting abstruse how to accomplish their own mannequins from the adjacency priest (now deceased). They absorb summers abstraction the fiberglass into custom animal forms, about based on celebs, some of whom get motors so they can move around. I cannot say how the ancestors decides which acclaimed faces to add and which to retire anniversary year, but I accept apprehend that they abundance their creations at Gary’s brother’s abode upstate. Let’s marinate on that point for a second: A allowance blimp abounding of about 200 lifeless-but-eerily-lifelike figures, some sheathed in artificial accoutrements as if afresh suffocated.

Although Nelly died in 2007, Gary has taken up her bake and connected to backpack it forward. This year, though, its ablaze has dimmed. On December 3rd, we noticed a abnegation acquaint to the house’s Facebook page. “We accept had a adjournment in finishing the Christmas house; however, we are acquisitive to accept the abode accessible to go soon!” reads a bulletin accounting 11 canicule afterwards Thanksgiving, the day the abounding panorama commonly makes its melancholia debut. “We will put up a column on Facebook back the abode is clearly ready. Thank you for your connected adulation and support.” At time of writing—with aloof beneath two weeks to go until Christmas—no updates had been posted.

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Undaunted, we apprenticed advanced with our chase for answers. Gothamist columnist Tod Seelie fabricated his way to 1605 Pelham Parkway on December 5th, and aloft arrival, accepted the sad truth: The abode had alone been center finished, and further, its owners did not assume alike a little absorbed to altercate the delay. “We were able to get the absorption of the owners through a window to ask if they could about-face the lights on briefly, and were answered with an brusque blurred of (admittedly festive) window shades,” Seelie appear aloft filing his photos, apparent above.

And so we approved again: Along with WNYC ambassador Andres O’Hara, I trekked up to the Christmas Abode the afterward day, acquisitive that alike if the bluff looked like a adumbration of its accepted inter-holiday self, we ability still be able to pry some advice from the owners. At atomic an account as to why they’d slowed bottomward this year. (Although, I will say, the artful arrangement in all its archetypal celebrity seems like a Herculean adventure to install, and I feel boorish ambitious speed.) But back we arrived, we begin the affectation mostly dark.

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True, the bearing arena on the rooftop loomed in its accepted place, its calibration berserk capricious and disorienting. The piano was out, Santa and his sleigh were out, but all the mannequins—save for religious figures, two sets of Alvin and the Chipmunks, and a band of child-sized cherubs—stood corralled into a aphotic room, audible adjoin the sole ablaze afire in the kitchen and attractive like guests at a alarming abruptness party. The red carpet, broadcast with leaves and devious ability cords, looked sad; the chaotic ladder lying beyond the patio appropriate abandonment; a padlock blind about the aboideau faced outward, as if to buzz “kidnapping.”

Inside the house, we could see a bed-making base broadcast with fabric, a mannequin aptitude adjoin the bank with its limbs at burst angles, but not a distinct animal moving. The doorbell rang for no one.

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Where does the name Amsterdam come from? Amsterdam was built on swamps as a fisher village in the 12th century in the location that is now central station. Water ingress was obviously a big nuisance, so the people built a dam on the river Amstel. As you will have undoubtedly guessed by now, thats what gave the city its name. 

Why the narrow (squeezed) houses that never look entirely straight? Back in the days, the taxation of houses was by width and I guess land wasn’t cheap either. So people built narrow, high houses instead. The staircases are worthy of a mountaineering training session. Given the complications that implied for moving places, all houses are fitted with a hook and pulley at the building’s gable to move stuff through windows. So that you don’t hit the wall constantly, the houses are also forward leaning. Further, since the Dutch built on a swamp the houses needed some form of stable fundament by ramming tree trunks into the ground. On average its 40 trees for a normal sized house.

What do Amsterdam, sailors, prostitutes and children have in common? They have in fact the same patron saint – Saint Nicolas. He is also the saint of pawnbrokers, merchants, the country of Russia and the city of Moscow. 

Sex business & the church: That goes back a long time and is closely related to the Dutch marine efforts. Back then, sailing was a high risk job as many boats didn’t return from their expeditions. Naturally, the surviving sailors partied hard before heading to their next quest. Prostitution and partying sailors went hand in hand even though it wasn’t legal at the time. As so often, the Dutch took a pragmatic approach of tolerance. They preferred the sex trade to ‘good girls’ falling into sailors hands. Now, another thing with sailors was that they were rather superstitious. So they felt uneasy to leave the shore as sinners … and got absolution from the local churches (either before or after the act had taken place). Good business for the church and one reason why there is quite a lot of churches in Amsterdam. 

Why is it called the ‘red light district’? The name seems to originate from the red lights that were used to indicate the business is open. It also has a favorable side effect to wait for customers in red light since it gives you a nice makeover and lets your skin look better. There are also blue lights to be found in Amsterdam – they indicate transsexual workers. 

The miracle of Amsterdam … be underwhelmed! Even before the Spanish arrived the city was a pilgrimage destination owing to the ‘miracle of Amsterdam’. A dying man was given his holy sacrament e.g. given bread representing the body of christ. He vomited and the vomited bread was put into the fire. While the man died, the bread survived the fire and was then recognised as a miracle. A pilgrimage church was erected and many people came to the city (more business!). 

Talking religion: Being home to some 250 nationalities, the city has to be reasonably pragmatic when it comes to religion. Originally Holland was Catholic owing to the Spanish king, himself a catholic, running the country. That, however, changed when Martin Luther entered the stage. You see, as a catholic it was always a little troublesome to be too rich while it is much more tolerated for protestants. The Amsterdam’s, especially in the golden age of the 16/17th century, liked that (e.g. now they wouldn’t have to go to hell).

Church ‘Our god in the attic’

Attic fits 150 people

The Spanish sent an army to mend things, but were defeated in the 80 year independence war under the leadership of William of Orange. Catholicism was then outlawed for 150y, but again in Dutch style tolerated if practiced behind closed doors. That’s why you have many hidden churches that were constructed in normal residences and often are still in service today. Being now on the side of non-catholics caused a major influx of people especially in the period of the spanish inquisition including many jewish people (that further brought sea maps to holland from the then pre-eminent marine power – Portugal – helping the rise of the dutch east & west indian companies and a key fundament for the Dutch golden age).

Coffee Shops & Marihuana remain a grey zone with a lot of tolerance and a good portion of looking away: If you thought weed was legal in Holland – think again. It is not, but tolerated. You can possess 5g and even grow up to 5 plants and coffee shops can sell the gear. They can’t, however, buy the gear legally wholesale and so it magically appears in their storage. Weird, but politicians turn a blind eye (although there were coffee shop closures nearby schools to avoid being only able to sell weed to locals in Amsterdam). Coffee shops also can’t advertise, are called ‘coffee shops’ rather than ‘weed shops’ and also tend to pay higher taxes. Why is the government looking away? Well, that goes back to the hippie days in the 60’s & 70’s when Amsterdam had a drug/heroin issue. Nowadays large coffee shops like the Bulldog sold gear already then illegal. The governments approach was similar to the sex trade centuries earlier – rather than banning it outright, it decriminalised consumption in coffee shops it get people off the streets. And it worked. Italy, France and Spain have something to learn judging by user statistics. 

Dutch courage – heard that before? As the story goes, the Dutch used to drink Jenever (Dutch gin) before heading into battle with the english during the Anglo-Dutch wars in the 17th century that gave them courage. So basically they fought intoxicated. Later on, the english developed gin based on Jenever. 

The Dutch going state side: The Dutch were among the nations trying to discover a North West passage to India and commissioned capitain Hudson to do so. Instead of India, they ended up with a East US settlement that was named New Amsterdam. During the Anglo-Dutch wars (I think the second), they lost it to the britsh who renamed it New York in honor of the Duke of York. Still, there are many areas in NY left that have Dutch origin such as Haarlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn. Wall Street was a defense wall back then and the not so grid like streets below wall street still rem ind of that today.

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The Advantages of Motorized Blinds: Enhancing Convenience and Comfort

Motorized blinds have revolutionized the window treatment industry, offering a host of benefits that set them apart from traditional, manually operated blinds. By harnessing the power of technology, motorized blinds provide homeowners and businesses with a level of convenience, safety, and efficiency that regular blinds simply cannot match.

Automated Operation and Convenience: The primary advantage of motorized blinds lies in their automated operation. With the simple touch of a button or the use of a remote control, users can effortlessly adjust the position of their blinds, raising or lowering them to achieve the perfect amount of light and privacy. This level of convenience is especially beneficial for large or hard-to-reach windows, where manual operation can be cumbersome and time-consuming.

Enhanced Safety and Accessibility Motorized blinds eliminate the need for dangling cords or chains, which are common features of traditional blinds and pose safety hazards, particularly for households with young children or pets. By removing these potential entanglement risks, motorized blinds provide a safer and more child-friendly window covering solution. Moreover, for individuals with mobility challenges, the ability to control blinds with the push of a button enhances accessibility and independence.

Energy Efficiency and Light Control Another key advantage of motorized blinds is their contribution to energy efficiency. By integrating with smart home systems or utilizing light sensors, motorized blinds can automatically adjust throughout the day to optimize natural light and minimize heat gain or loss, ultimately reducing the need for artificial lighting and contributing to energy savings. This level of light control also allows users to better manage glare and protect furnishings from sun damage.

Modern Aesthetics and Customization Options Motorized blinds offer a sleek and modern aesthetic that complements contemporary interior design trends. With a wide range of materials, colors, and textures available, motorized blinds can be tailored to suit virtually any decor style. Additionally, the ability to program preset positions and schedules for the blinds allows for customized light and privacy settings throughout the day, enhancing the overall ambiance of the space.

The integration of motorized blinds into residential and commercial spaces represents a significant advancement in window treatment technology. From the unparalleled convenience of automated operation to the safety, energy efficiency, and customization options they provide, motorized blinds bronx ny offer a compelling array of benefits that elevate the comfort and functionality of any environment.

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