Blinds

Today, Karen writes:
I am considering having Mesh style solar shades –the kind that Tim Horton’s Donuts stores have on all their windows–put on my kitchen patio double doors. Am considering two so that I can work them independently of each other. They will roll up. I don’t want blinds that go side to side. The [...]

Today, Lisa asks:
Hi. I have Hunter Douglas Duette Honeycomb shades, and they are two years old. One of the cords is quite dirty (I live on a busy street in New York City, and dirt comes in that window). The shade itself I have dusted and it looks fine, but the cord needs to [...]

Today, B. Heuring writes:
Read the post about blinds and cords. I have a large Hunter Douglas triple honey comb blind. One of the pull cords broke. Several questions: is it possible to replace the cord? (Instead of putting the blind in the trash and getting a new one.) Is the cord [...]

Today, Norma writes,
Dear flooring diva. Do you know a safe way to clean lamp shades (bug specks, primarily) safely? I bought an “eraser sack” product from a lighting store, but it didn’t work. Also, do you have recommendations for window treatments?
Norma
This is a little out of my area of expertise but an [...]

Today, Patty writes in:
Patty writes “What’s up with all the options on cellular blinds?”
If you’ve been shopping for any blinds lately, you might have noticed how there’s as many options to choose from as a new car. But I assure you, each one has it’s place. Though deciding which set of window blinds [...]

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If you have a huge window-area, but prefer faux wood blinds, consider going with multiple blinds on one head-rail, this will also help with warping from unnecessary w8. For a more economical version of faux wood blinds, check out what your local home improvement store has in stock. In many cases [...]

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Fashionable Faux Wood Blinds Versus Affordable Mini Blinds?
Today, Julie writes in:
I’m just starting to research so I can upgrade the window-treatments, how do I decide between fashionable faux wood blinds and more affordable mini blinds? I have kids and pets and don’t want to buy new window-treatments every 3 months. Please [...]

The holidays are upon us and I’ve been getting a lot of questions on what to do before the in-laws arrive. If you are at a point where cleaning is possible then go for it. But if you’ve can clean until the cows come home and your mini blinds are still yellow from [...]