Wintertime brings special challenges to our home, in the guise of wind, snow and weather. Read the rest of this entry »

Now that we’re headed into wintertime, we are all concerned about our energy consumption and the corresponding utility bills. Read the rest of this entry »

Every room in your home, as you know, serves a different purpose, so its important to take those functions into consideration as you choose a blind for every room.
The blinds, shades or window coverings that you select should support and add to the function of the room, as well as add to its overall look. Read the rest of this entry »

Your windows are among one of the focal points that people see when walking past, or when they are inside your home. When the draperies are open and the blinds are drawn, what you have on the panes is not visible, yet when the blinds are opened, it is viewable not only from the inside, but from the outside as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Austrian Blinds are absolutely lovely and very functional, but hanging them can tend to be confusing because of the gathered material, the numerous cords and the ability to hang them from either side.. They aren’t difficult at all once you get the “hang” of it.. and you will be able to do it in under ten minutes after a couple attempts. Read the rest of this entry »

Roll up window blinds are wonderful for their room darkening effect, but until recently haven’t been as stylish or fashionable as we might wish them to be.

Available in fabric or in Vinyl , they are now available in colors, but still aren’t as easy to match to our window coverings or our wallcoverings as we might wish them to be, available primarily in only plain colors without the prints that are the seasons best and most interesting part of the room Read the rest of this entry »

Among the most elegant type of blinds as well as another which is easily decorated and adapted to echo the look and feel of any room is the Roman blind.

Easily stenciled or colored they lend themselves well to additional decorating, and hold the fabric paint well, giving the design the ability to last for years with proper care and cleaning. Read the rest of this entry »

Using the stencil patterns below, its easy to get the exact look that you want from your vinyl mini blinds or roll up blinds with a bit of paint and your time and talent.

The stencils here are just one layer required, but you can easily make a shaded look by using two different colors when you load the brush, or dabbing darker colored paint around the edges of the stencil when working with it.

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All blinds regulate the natural light and solar heat in some way. Venetian blinds however do so in an effective manner. Due to their adjustable slat angle, you can adjust the slats to match up with the natural light and heat of the particular season. And often times they blinds are a bright white color or polished aluminium, allowing for the maximum controlling of light and solar heat.

Venetian blinds can install on the window’s interior or exterior. By installing them on the exterior the Venetian blinds can reduce the cost of air conditioning significantly. In many now developing nations where air conditioning is not widely used, these blinds are a popular control of the heat and sunlight. After all, blinds were originally invented for that very reason back during ancient Egypt. Read the rest of this entry »

Lace curtains and valances in a multitude of styles, presented over a muted color blind or a solar shade offer a look of soft romance to the room in which they are presented.

Brussels lace adds a touch of sophistication to any room and the combination of white lace curtains over the stark white of the vinyl mini blind or the roll up blind will give the same effect as white work embroidery.

Classic and airy it affords a glimpse of summer in the wintertime.

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1. First, stiffen the fabric by following the directions given on the back of the Fabric stiffener box. Then allow it to dry and proceed to press it.

2. Cut the fabric to the needed size. Make sure you use a set square. This will get you a perfect square shape.

3. Next, lay the fabric down completely flat on a flat surface. Make sure it is wrong side up. Then turn up 1.5″ (3.75 cms) at the bottom edge and stitch close to the raw edge. Now this measurement should be only a little bigger than half the circumference of the dowel. It will be capable of being adjusted to fit any size dowel. Read the rest of this entry »

Vinyl blinds traditionally are plain and simple, colored in any shade to match your room, but still sometimes, less than exciting, and they really don’t seem to show off your more creative side.

With a little bit of creativity and some imagination you can change that. Read the rest of this entry »

Each type of blind has its own pros and cons. To determine its aspects one must look at its versatility, cost and even tips for installation or proper usage. Now the most poplar styles will be critiqued in a easy to read manner for the simple buyer looking for fast tips. Whether you are a money conscience consumer, or just a young adult going out on your own for the first time, this is the perfect quick guide to all your blind’s needs.

Mini-Blinds

Pros: Comes in many colors, long lasting, light weight, easy to install Read the rest of this entry »

Patio furniture sales have been on the rise. The consumer now has more money to spend on creating their dream house and for many, a patio is part of their dream. However would not it be a waste if you could not enjoy your lovely and brand new furniture from inside through your patio door when you wished? But of course you know how difficult those doors can be.

You want something stylish to serve the purposes that well… blinds offer! Bifold and bypass track systems are becoming a consumer favorite for those seeking something unique for their patio doors. Along with those are the new Casing Frame and mounting strips. Now is the time to enjoy your patio through the ease and style of blinds. Read the rest of this entry »

If the installation requires you to hang the vertical blind on the wall or outside the window frame, you need to mount it using an outside mounting method. To do this you need to use the measurements of the blind’s height and add about ¼’’ to it.

Then using a measuring tape, measure from the floor up, the new height and mark the spot. Then screw in your first screw there. Next place an installation bracket on the wall about 3-4″ from the end of the headrail. Afterwards, insert a screw in the bracket and screw it in. Make sure the bracket is level and screw in the second screw. This will prevent the bracket from moving. Next, place the additional brackets across the headrail. Then place the clip release flange towards the wall or window. Finally tighten all screws so the brackets are securely mounted. Read the rest of this entry »

Roman blinds are one of the most popular styles of blinds today. Due to their design and refreshing look, they are often known as one of the most stylish ways to decorate a window. What is even nicer is they can be made from many a material and weight of fabric. Now it will be revealed how to estimate the fabric quantity needed to make your dream blinds.

Fabric, Lining - Strips of wooden or plastic dowelling, 1.25″ (3 cms) less than the blind’s width.
Small plastic rings, approximately 0.5″ (12mm) in diameter.
Wooden or brass acorn.

Nylon cord, 3 x (twice the length of the blind + the width of blind).
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Once you measured the amount of fabric you will need for the actual creation of your Roman blinds, you can begin the easy and quite fun process of actually making them.

1. To begin with you need to cut the fabrics to the size required while adding an additional 2” (5 cms) to the width for side seam allowances and 2″ (5 cms) to the length for hem allowances. If a patterned fabric is used, make sure it is cut so the pattern matches up on both sides.

2. Cut the lining out to precisely math the exact measurements as the upper fabric while leaving out any extra allowance that may have existed for pattern matching.

3. Take the fabric and lay it down right side up on a flat surface.

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Layered Effects in Window Treatments

Window treatments can make the difference in whether your house looks like a home or just a place where you sleep.

They can also change your economic status for the better if you will let them

Layered window treatments have several benefits.

You may choose to use the sheer curtains on the inside of the window sill, with blinds over them, toward the inside, which is effectively having your cake and eating it too. Read the rest of this entry »

To begin with, mount the vertical headrail on the window frame. To do this you need to use installation clips. If the blind is larger than 52’’ you will need to use three or more clips. However any those are 52’’ or less can manage with two clips, which should be placed at each end and about 4 inches from the edge.

The clips are attached up to the ceiling of the window frame using a screw in the hole closest to the flange at back. The hole needs to be about 2 1/4″ away from the window, wall or other obstacles to allow proper fane rotation. The take the valance and hold it up to the window, center it and screw it up through the back hole about ½’’ from the back edge.

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