Discounted Custom Blinds can be a stylish, functional, and relatively inexpensive way to refresh a room. But, until recently, it wasn’t a quick or easy process to order and install them. Shoppers were required to head to a home improvement store or specialty window covering center to meet with a design consultant, schedule a technician to come out and measure their windows, then wait weeks for the product.

That is no longer the case. Several online retailers have emerged with a variety of options, including customizable blinds and shades that can be ordered on the website and shipped directly to your house. We vetted the best online retailers for window coverings, comparing their selection, customization, and delivery/installation options, return policies, and more. We also spoke with Nicole Roe, a home designer and blogger at the Spruce, for shopping tips.

Wayfair

Wayfair is a go-to for home goods, including furniture and decor, so it’s no surprise that the retailer offers a vast selection of blinds and shades. The site has filters that make it easy to narrow down your search based on size, type, mounting location, light filtration, and materials. It’s also straightforward to find ratings and reviews for each product, so you can make a confident purchase. The site doesn’t offer professional installation, however, so you’ll need to enlist the help of a handy friend or hire a TaskRabbit. It does, however, offer free shipping and an easy-to-use compare function that allows shoppers to see the features of up to four products side-by-side.

Just like steak can be served rare or well-done, coffee can be roasted light, medium or dark. However, the difference in these roast levels is a bit more nuanced than simply deciding between “strength” or “taste.” There are many variables to consider when evaluating a cup of coffee. One of those variables is the roast level, which is a factor in both flavor and aroma.

A medium coffee is a sweet middle ground between a light roast and a dark roast. At this level, the beans retain a lot of sweetness and fruitiness from their origin, while also starting to reach into the deep caramel sweetness that comes with a longer roast. For this reason, specialty coffee roasters often prefer medium roasts because they are less acidic and intense for the average consumer, yet still showcase a coffee’s natural flavor profile.

What Makes Medium Coffee Different from Other Brews

The smallest of the Starbucks drink sizes, a Short is 8 ounces and is reserved for hot drinks only, including standard brewed coffee. This size also holds espresso drinks made with milk (like lattes and cappuccinos) or water (like an Americano), with one shot of espresso.

The Tall is the second smallest Starbucks drink size at 12 ounces. Tall drinks made with milk have one shot of espresso, while a tall Americano or shaken espresso has two shots. The Grande is the largest Starbucks cup at 16 ounces, with both hot and cold beverages available in this size. The Grande holds four shots of espresso in a latte or cappuccino, and six shots of an Americano or shaken espresso.

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From Home Services to Urgent Care

Across the country, Private Equity Support Solutions have scooped up home-services companies like HVAC and plumbing from mom-and-pop operations, giving technicians seven-figure pay packages and making life better for many families. Alpine Investors, for example, invested in Tucson-based Rite Way, and owners say their new paychecks have made a world of difference.

In urgent care, private-equity-backed businesses like MedExpress have boosted profitability and expanded access to quality healthcare in rural Appalachia where hospital closures are common. The result has been a dramatic reduction in wait times and increased patient satisfaction.