The blinds will be operated by either a wand or a pulley system. If you system came with a wand, the wand will be clipped over the loop at the end of the head rail. If you system has a pulley system, connect the lower weight to the wall. The cord should be looped through the we...
For a room to look cohesive, all the drapes have to hang from the same height and be the same length. Window height can vary. Just because they all look the same doesn’t mean they are, and even an inch difference is a big issue. After you measure all windows, be sure to measure...
Hang blinds with top mounts for a cleaner appearance and easy removal. Window blinds are an economical and quick solution for window coverings. Top mount blinds are supported by brackets that install behind the top rail and are hidden better than side mounting brackets. The top brackets clip ont...
Hold your drapery up to the curtain rod and insert your first hook into a plastic slide. Support the fabric while allowing the edge to drop. This will allow you to see if you need to adjust the hook. The bottom edge of the fabric should just brush the top of the floor. 11. Hang t...
Step 7 - Attach Drapery Hooks and Hang Your Drapes Insert drapery hooks into the pencil pleats at about four-inch intervals, and hang up the drapes. Curtains/shades/blinds Fabric Sign up to get the latest DIY Projects and Advice! Signup ...
Place a carpenter's level on the top and side of your window. Level the window with your carpenter's level. Replace the screws in every hole around the window flange, being careful not to over-tighten the screws. Your window will now be secured in place. Apply another layer of silicon ...
Hang Curtains over Vertical Blinds Depending on your living situation, you may be faced with vertical blinds that you either can’t take down or don’t want to take down. Thankfully, there are a few easy ways to install curtains overtop of vertical blin... ...
A valance is a short curtain that you can hang alone to cover part of a window, or hang over another piece of drapery or blinds as an accent. You can easily sew your own valance with some basic sewing materials and a lit...
Take a few of the window treatments above and combine them for more options. Combine a valance with horizontal blinds if you have an amazing window that has strong light streaming in at certain times of the day, such as the sunrise or sunset. This way, you can close the blinds to block...