Window Blinds Info and Tips

360SD asked:


Also where can I find the most durable blinds. I want to get a good deal. Please suggest some sites or links.

nfldanchorpowers asked:


The problem with the window is the casing is vinyl and I don’t know if I can drill into it, without perhaps running into leaking windows in the future. The vinyl casing comes out about 2 inches and then I have about an inch of wood casing around that. I would like to put up 2 inch faux wood blinds. Overall question is can I drill into vinyl window casings?

lindsey s asked:


OK so i have these huge vinyl blinds on my patio doors.. They are white and i have no clue how to get them super clean??? I have tried water and thats bout it. I am scared to use any cleaning product due to maybe discoloring them… Any advice please?

Jeannie B asked:


I’m not talking about those thin horizontal blinds you see at old motels, but the wooden looking kinds. Most apartments use vertical blinds, but I’ve seen the at fancy houses too. The horizontal blinds I’m refering to are the wider ones. In your opinon, which one looks classier for an entire house?
You guys all rock! I wasn’t sure and my hubby did tell me the faux wood blinds are way cooler (that’s when we ended up going with for the house). I just wanted to see everyone’s thoughts. Thanks, team!

Amanda L asked:


I can’t move into my new home until December, but want to get an idea of what window coverings will cost. I estimate it would be about $3000 for faux wood blinds for my 2300 sq ft house, but have no clue how Roman shades run. Anyone know??
Would you agree both are still a lot cheaper than plantation shutters?

ANNAGINA M asked:


I own a custom drapery business and needs idea on how much to pay someone to come and help install the window treatments and blinds…. basically doing the drilling or screwing…. while me and/or my partner does the rest…. (in Chicago area)

Lilly asked:


A sheer drape will be going over the blind or shade. But I am more wondering what would look better from the street; a blind or shade?

Nancy asked:


I saw them in an add a year ago but can’t find them. They are windows with blinds between the glass that you install over the existing windows in your house.

amore1559@sbcglobal.net asked:


i have white vertical blinds that just don’t go with my liv/din rms. i would like to paint them or something. last night i tried rubbing on stain and wiping off but this morning it felt tacky. i have extra slats to practice on. what can i use? my walls are a yellow golden color. tuscan/mediterranean look to the home

roly asked:


Can any DIY buffs help me with this one.
We have had a new roof to our house which is a large semi and has one roof pointing NE and the other south-west (so it gets most of the sun). At about the same time I put some more insulation down (it was cheap in B & Q) which made the insulation over six inches thick.
The insulation was in rolls and in a plastic covering- one orange side and one silver. The silver side is supposed to be upwards.
Since then we have had heavy condensation only on the north east roof not the other.
We also had two windows fitted on the sunny side and so this does heat up the attic. This can really be the only reason why it is warm in the attic- the insulation is too thick for it to be leaking up from the house. Is it simply due to the sun?
Today I have reversed the rolls (orange side up) where sunlight lands to see if it makes any difference.
Has anyone else come across this and if so do you think simply installing blinds on the windows would sort it out.