Cleaning experts explain how to clean blinds in the tub and while hanging, plus how to clean plastic, fabric, venetian, greasy and wood blinds.
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 out the blinding light, but leave them open the rest of the day. Combine ...
Now we’ll need to attach the fabric to the roller. Option A: Using a roller shade kit Line up the top of the shade so that the fabric will abut one of the horizontal grooves on the roller closest to the masking tape. Remove the colored tape backing from the roller. Stick the backsi...
Use the one closest to the ceiling as the measurement for all the window heights when it comes time to install the curtain hardware. To measure the actual size of each window, measure from the top edge of the window molding to the window sill. For the horizontal dimension, measure from ...
Find out everything you need to know to create your own stylish window treatments. What are Roman Shades? Roman shades are a type of window covering used to block out sunlight and provide privacy. They can be raised or lowered with a cord mechanism, making neat horizontal folds when raised...
Measure the span of thewindowto determine what size roller blinds you will need to purchase. Roller blinds can be placed inside the window or outside the frame, whichever you prefer. Measure the horizontal distance between the outer points and mark them with a pencil. If you cannot find the...
I used 1 part black paint to 9 parts blue paint to get the right color. If you’re using the acrylic color right out of the bottle, your life will be easier than mine was. Then add textile medium to the paint according to the instructions on the bottle. Mine requires 1 part medium...
Step 6:Using 1 x 8′ length, connect the two legs by attaching the long pipe to the horizontal open end in the T-couplers. Your PVC support should be able to sit up on its own and represent a giant letter H. Step 7:Take the final 1 x 8′ length and attached the 2 x 90-degre...
If you master this technique, you will quickly go from a mediocre writer to someone who writes stories that people read and say, “Wow! You wrote this?” So how do you become a better writer? Be Specific Five years ago, I spent nearly a year traveling the world, going to countries ...
I highly recommend adding art and creating a “moment” on any horizontal surface you can get your hands on, so we brought in three pieces—the left two fromMaryAnn Puls, and the embroidered piece byAnnie O’Dorisio—and rounded it out with a brass “small” (as we call little decor ...