Editor -- In your response to Mary Lou Cranna on "finding the perfect window covering. . ." ("Dumping drapes on bay windows," July 4) you listed as a disadvantage the use of shutters as "the ...

Alternatively, invest in bespoke solid shutters manufactured for your bay window dimensions or, if you're good with a hammer, build your own. Hang Lots Of Houseplants.

However, shutters require depth to let the louvers tilt in, making them more common on separated bay windows. Shutter blinds are very easy to maintain and are far more durable than other blinds.

A year ago, Sam Markopoulos' business owned no trucks. Now it has eight. A year ago, two people worked in the office. Now there are five. Markopoulos manufactures hurricane window protection at ...