How to measure for blinds inside a window recess Step 1: Measure the width of your window Let’s kick things off by measuring the width: Forinside-mounted blinds, measure the width at the top, middle, and bottom of the window. This helps you catch any sneaky variations in your window ...
How wide do you want the drapes to be? The first consideration is whether you want the curtains to cover the entire window. If you are using drapes in combination with blinds, or if the curtains are purely decorative, you don’t need to be as precise. If you do want to cover the ...
There are just so many types of window treatments—do I go with curtains? Blackout or sheer? Roller shades? Blinds? To help you be better informed than I was for your next move, I tapped the experts at The Shade Store, a designer go-to for window trimmin
When preparing for your window replacement project, it is important to understandhow to measure your windows. Proper measurements will ensure that the new windows fit correctly in the existing frame and minimize disruption during installation. Measuring should include the width at three different points...
How to Prevent a Smelly Dishwasher Whenever you combine water and food particles, smells are bound to happen. Follow these tips to keep odors at bay and help your dishwasher stay clean for longer: Thoroughly rinse dishes and silverware before placing them in the dishwasher. Double-check that...
“Adopting a regular cleaning schedule can help you keep up with daily messes and keep things like dust and other allergens at bay. In general, deep cleaning when the seasons change gives you an opportunity to take stock of your clutter and donate or throw away items you no longer need, ...
Living rooms often have bay windows, so curtains might be an ideal option as you can hang them above the bay area. What size is the window? If it’s large, you may want to consider curtains or even a combination of curtains and blinds to control the light and privacy levels in a ...
Remove all boxes, old shoes, knickknacks, and junk hidden underneath the bed, all of which collect dust and make regular cleaning more of a chore. Blinds and heavy curtains help keep daylight out but dust mites in. Try installing window shades instead. If the curtain is not coming down,...
In short, you would need a 10,000 BTU air conditioner. How many BTUs do you need to cool down certain square footage of space properly? There are only 2 rules: Not too big. Obviously, you don’t want a 14,000 BTU window air conditioner for a small 12×12 room because it unneces...
With so many commitments, activities, and demands on our time, it’s difficult to carve out a small window for doing what we love. How can we find time to write?