custom blinds

Today, a readers asks:
What do you use for blinds if you have a really wide window? My window is 106″ across and I don’t know what I can put on it. I wanted to use wood or faux wood blinds but nothing goes that wide. Please Help!
The way I see it, [...]

Today, Harmony asks:
Dear Diva,
I’m on a budget but I’m tired of my mini blinds. Are there any inexpensive options for faux wood blinds?
Harmony,
The best place to find inexpensive 2″ Plantation Style Faux Wood Blinds is your local home improvement warehouse.
The pros carry a wide selection of sizes and can cut them down while you [...]

Today, tips for measuring your windows for blinds:
1.) Only use a steel measuring tape. Never use a piece of string, ribbon or a cloth tape - they will not give you an accurate measurement because each of them depend on how tightly you pull them when measuring.
2.) Measure your windows to the [...]

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 [...]

Part one - Part two:
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 [...]

Hello World,
After years of giving out suggestions to friends, family, and complete strangers, I’ve decided to extend my flooring and window coverings knowledge to more than who I can reach locally.
Never fear, for now your floor and wall questions now have a home! I’ve been working in this industry for a number of [...]