Atlantic Canada has two water problems most Ontario or Prairie homeowners never think about: constant humidity from the ocean, and salt in the air that eats hardware alive. Bathrooms and kitchens amplify both. Here's what actually holds up. Why "regular" blinds fail in Halifax bathrooms A bathroom in Bedford or Dartmouth swings from 30% relative humidity at 6 AM to 95% during a hot shower, twice a day. Wood blinds cup and split within a season. Aluminum blinds pit and lose their finish. Even fabric roller shades, if the wrong fabric, get musty because they never fully dry between showers. The three materials that actually survive 1. Faux wood (PVC composite) Looks like real wood, laughs at moisture. Won't warp, crack, split, or fade. The go-to choice for 80% of Nova Scotia bathrooms. Cost: $90–$180 per window. Downside: heavier than real wood, so wider windows (over 60") should be split into two panels. 2. Solar / sheer weave rollers with polyester core The polyester + PVC-coated fibreglass fabrics used in solar shades don't absorb moisture. Rinse them with a damp cloth once a month and they'll outlast the paint on the wall. Best for windows above kitchen sinks and beside soaking tubs where you still want a view. 3. Vinyl vertical blinds (yes, really) Old-school, unfashionable, and completely indestructible. If you have a sliding patio door off the kitchen — very common in spl…