Instead of throwing out your old yet sturdy shutters, why not repurpose them into something that you can use around your home ...

If your shutters do not appear large enough to cover an entire window, should they close, rethink them, pros say. Otherwise, this is a major style faux pas. Shutters Are Dependent on Style ...

Indoor and outdoor decor that adds home value. ... When selecting window treatments it is good to know about the one window treatment that increases the home value: plantation shutters.

Richard Maia, the manufacturing manager at LAS Shutters and Windows (800-264-1527; www.lashome.com), has met customers who want decorative shutters — even if those shutters don’t actually work ...