I have always loved the look of shutters on windows. I am more partial to the how california shutters look with their wider louvers than the regular shutters. They are more expensive than blinds but there are so many benefits of Toronto california shutters that I can hardly resist them. They keep the cold air out in the winter and keep the hot air out in the summer. I think they may do this better than blinds. And as far as cleaning them goes, they are far easier to clean than blinds. Perhaps the best part, other than their great looks, is the fact that tehy will retain their value so I will get my money out of them probably when I eventually sell my home.