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 to Clean Window Blinds For future reference, the most important thing you can do when it comes to cleaning window blinds is to keep up on them.Your time is valuable and if you allow your window blinds to get really nasty between cleanings, it’s gonna take you far longer to clean ...
Window blinds allow you to control the lighting and the privacy level of your room with just a twist of your fingers. Unfortunately, some blinds become loose and don't close well, leaving you with too much light and exposure. Don't throw away those under-performing blinds. Whether your bli...
With so many styles of blinds and shades to choose from, shopping for the right window treatments isn't always an open-and-shut deal. Here, we've gathered our best advice.
Wash one side of a window with horizontal strokes and the other side with vertical strokes so you can pinpoint which side of the window has a streak. Use a squeegee on a long handle or a sponge/squeegee combination to prevent streaks on large windows. Wash windows from the top d...
Look inside the headrail for the lock mechanism where the cords run through. Find the pin inside the lock and place the flat side of aflathead screwdriveragainst the pin to release the mechanism. Put the blinds back on the window and replace the covers that go over the brackets of the ...
Step 1: Find a plain wall across from a window For an at-home headshot that looks like you hired a professional, make sure any identifying features of your house — window blinds, kitchen cabinets, couches, etc. — are out of the shot. You want to mimic the look of a photographer’s...
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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
1–½ inch dowel* that is at least as wide as your window. This is to put at the bottom of the blind. 1″x 2″ board 1 blind cleat* sewing needle screws 1½” corner braces (for outside frame mount only) small drill bit ...