Do blinds really make a difference when it comes to insulation? am buying my first home and looking at different blinds. I am in an area that has hot summers and cold winters. My home builder isn't known for the best quality insulation. Should I get really good insulated blinds for the windows? Does it really make a difference? I am looking at either wooden blinds or good inslulated ones.

What is the best place to order Window Blinds? I just got new retro-fit windows in my house and I love them! But now my old blinds don't fit anymore. That's okay because I was ready for a change anyway. I would like to order white wood or faux-wood blinds for many of the windows. Where is the best place to get them? I have looked at blinds.com and that looks good, and I am thinking about having Budget Blinds come out and give me an estimate. Has anyone had any good or bad experience with either of these companies, or any other nationally operating companies? Thanks for any suggestions!

Which has a fancier appeal, horizonal blinds or vertical? 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!

which way to face the window blinds? I live on the 2nd floor of an apartment. There are always people outside my window at night, and I want the most privacy I can get. Which way do I face the blinds? Do I want people to see this --> ( part of the blind or this --> ) part of the blind?

How do I get my cat to stop ruining the venetian blinds? She will climb up on the chairs and shelves so she can see out the windows. But then she'll move the blinds around so she can see, and in doing so, the blinds break because she bends them so much. I know blinds are cheap, but I want to be able to have privacy when I close my blinds, instead of closing them, only to have a foot of open space because the blinds were broken.

How can I get my kittens to stop chewing on the blinds? They are very good and well-behaved cats except for one thing, they puncture holes in the blinds when I'm not home! I rent a townhouse, so now I'm going to have to replace all the blinds in the house, and that is A LOT of blinds and is going to be costly. How can I teach my two kitties to stop knawing on them? I usually keep the blinds up during the day, but when I'm out at night and have the blinds down, that's what they do when they're bored. I thought it was just a phase and maybe were teething but they are now 6 months and still do it. Help? Oh, an extra detail: My cats LOVE water! lol so spraying them with water does absolutely nothing, they don't even blink! lol

I would like some suggestions on how to clean the blinds in my house. They are good blinds.? The contractor told me not to take them apart but clean the blinds as is. I have this one device which goes in between the blinds to dust but the dust is still on there. This blind cleaner needs to be sent back to China. I would appreciate some good suggestions. I have just thought that maybe I need to take a damp sponge and clean each one individually. How is that idea? Thank you for the suggestions.

How do I raise the blinds on yahoo games texas hold em? On yahoo games texas hold em , I want to raise the blinds to be able to have a table with rapidly increasing blinds.

What kind of blinds are advertised in the commercial where you see the man cooking out & a calamity of events? What kind of internal window blinds are advertised in the commercial where you see the man cooking out & a calamity of events occur which include the bar-b-que pit blowing up.

How do I clean my horizontal blinds? I live in an apartment and we have horizontal fake wood blinds. The slats are about an inch and a half thick. The blinds themselves are very heavy and we live near a street so they get super dusty. Just dusting them doesn't seem to get them as clean as I would like. What is the easiest way to clean them?

What color of blinds I should buy if I have brown color all my doors and windows color inside my house? I just brought a house and all the windows and the doors are brown color. What color I have to buy for blinds to match? Especially I might have later new curtains for teh windows too?

How do I take down Sunburst blinds that are glued to sheet rock? I have a large half moon blind above my sliding glass window. It is gluded to the wall. I want to take the blinds off the wall.

What do I use for a curtain rod in front of vertical blinds? My husband and I have a townhouse that we rented. It has sliding doors in the living room to get to the back 'yard', and they put vertical blinds in front of the sliding doors. We do not have a place to store them (our bed is a platform style, so there is no under the bed, and none of our closets are big enough to fit the blinds in there), so we want to leave them up, but cover it with curtains. I'd like to put the curtains in front of the blinds, but the rod would have to extend a good 5 or so inches from the wall. Is there any hardware I can use that would extend the rod connection pieces so I can hang the curtains in front? I'm going to hang the curtains above the blinds and in front, to completely hide them (we don't use that door much, so the curtains won't be fully opened, and I have a design in mind that will let light in, but hide the top of the vertical blinds). But I need to get the curtains in front. Any suggestions? That's what I meant by rod connection pieces...brackets. I just couldn't think of the word.

How to cover vertical blinds in my apartment? I'm not allowed to paint/or take them down and I really hate the way they look and would really like to cover them with some sheers or drapes or both but I have not idea how to do this with out making more holes in the walls or taking them down. I'f it helps its a sliding glass door and the vertical blinds run in one direction. Any Ideas ?

What glue is used to make vertical blinds? Hi, Does anyone know what type/make of glue is used to make vertical blinds? I have got a blind that needs re-glueing at the bottom but i have no idea what type of glue to use. thanks

How to clean venetina blinds that are too long for the tub/shower? We have venetian blinds that are filthy. They are too long for the tub, and we live in an urban apartment so we can't really do anything in the "yard" or parking lot. Any suggestions?

Is there an easy way to clean vertical blinds? Our cat sits on the inside of the blinds and coats them in black fur. Is there an easy way to clean them without taking them down and having to hoover each individual blind?

How do you clean cellular blinds? They are about 7 years old and are really dingy - can I take them to a dry cleaners? Do carpet/upholstery cleaners clean blinds too?

how do you convert vertical blinds from opening from the center to opening from right to left? door is on the left, and the blinds just get in the way opening from the center. any links to youtube vids etc also appreciated!!!! cheers!

What color blinds with navy blue bedroom and white trims? Right now I have some ugly white metal blinds that I want to change and I am not sure what color would go with my navy blue bedroom with white trims. Most of the Furniture will be white that i will have in the room. The only non white piece of furniture that I'm probably going to have is the bed frame or w.e its called and the side table for the bed,.. witch is a brownish wood color. Any suggestions on a color for the blinds?

Where can I find cheap blinds that instead of coming from the top of the window, come from the bottom? I am on the first floor of an apartment building, and I want to have my blinds open to get sunlight, but I don't want people looking in my window. If you can think of other solutions that is also cool.

What color of faux wood blinds should we use? We have antique white (off-white) trim inside the house. The walls are painted caramel and lighter shades of that. The exterior of our house is sand (tan) with white window trim. I found some relatively inexpensive white faux wood blinds at Home Depot that they cut while you wait. Should I go with those white ones to match the exterior trim or should I go with off-white to be the same color as the interior trim? Thanks.

best way to wash vertical blinds made of fabric? I'd like to wash some vertical blinds made of fabric. I'm assuming that taking them down and tossing them into the washer, on the delicate cycle, will work fine. At the bottom of each blind there's a rectangular weight sewn into the blind and can't be removed. I'm assuming it won't rust after the fact. :) Any suggestions or thing I should be wary of? Thanks.

How can I fix my verticle blinds? I have standard verticle blinds in my patio doorwall and everytime I open and shut them, I have to manually adjust 4 or 5 separate vanes. Any suggestions to fix this problem?

What are the cheapest window blinds that block out the sun? I had previously purchased aluminum blinds that were supposedly room darkening. Unfortunately, as soon as the sun came out it went right through them and that kept me awake. I'm on a low budget, but I want to make sure that this time I get blinds that actually block out the sun. I plan on getting curtains also, but I still want blinds that will do the job on their own...please help.

How can keep my dogs and cats from breaking my window blinds? They will put their heads through the blinds to look out and the blinds crack. I';ve tried toys and even leaving the blinds up some, but eventually something happens and they get to them.

What is the best way to clean horizontal plastic blinds? I have to have my blinds cleaned in my apartment before I move out. Don't want to pay someone 12 dollars/blind, so need advice on the best way to clean them myself. Thanks for the help.

How can i clean my vertical blinds? my vertical blinds have got very dirty looking with stains of dampness and bluemould, is there any successfull way of cleaning these or will i have to throw them out.

How do I take levolor cellular blinds down from my window. They have been damaged need to send to co.? The blinds are mounted inside the top of the window. I am having a hard time getting them down. Please help.

How do I get cigarette smoke residue off my verital blinds? I'm not a smoker, but I made the mistake of letting friends smoke in my apartment while visiting. Now my blinds are disgusting! The blinds came with the apartment. I want to get them clean so I get my deposit back when I move. I tried using a cotton rag and rubbing alchohol but it's a slow long process. Is there something simpler I should try? Should I just consider replacing them? No one will be smoking in my apartment again!

How to mount blinds with double hung windows? We are remodeling our house, and had new double hung windows installed in our home last week. I am working on blinds now & not sure how to mount. Can these blinds be inside mount? Or will we have to mount on the outside? I am afraid if I mount to the inside (preferred) then we won't be able to lower the top part of the window.

How do I fix holes in cloth blinds? We got cloth blinds and sent them to be hemmed. The hemming job wasn't good. We had to take the hem out and just cut them. Now the holes from the hem are large and look tacky. How can we fix it?

How do you stop and repair vertical blinds from curling? My vertical window blinds are curling and are becoming pointless because they let in a lot of light and there are huge gaps between each section. Does anyone know how to prevent this?

What matches salmon blinds and light yellow walls? My boyfriend moved into an apartment and he has two windows with salmon pink blinds in his bedroom. The walls are a light yellow. He is not allowed to change the blinds or the wall color. He asked me buy curtains for him but I have no clue what colors would match. His bedding is beige, brown and black if that helps. Any suggestions? He's a guy. Lavender isn't very masculine lol. The blinds are light salmon btw and his bedding is beige and black, though he might change it after I get the curtains

Why is it necessary to leave the blinds of a plane open during take-off and landing? The windows of a plane are air-tight and only light passes through, but light has no effect on the flight dynamics, hence why do the crew members always insist the blinds must be open during take-off and landing. Also having the seat reclined to their original position during take off and landing, is it for safety reasons or for health reasons to the individual?

Which color Faux wood blinds to choose for kitchen+Family room ? Hi, I Have a large kitchen +family roomand the kitchen has cherry cabinets.The kitchen has stainless steel+black appliances There is also a huge window in the family room. My question is 1)Should the color of blinds for the kitchen window and family room window be same since they all are in the same continuous space? 2)Would white or cherry look better in the kitchen?If cherry is fine,then does it need to match exactly with the cabinet cherry stain?The walls are painted Benjamin Moore Bone Ivory color. 2)In the family room,would cherry color faux wood blinds look better or white ?The walls are painted a neutral color(Benjamin moore Bone White).I plan to have mostly black leather furniture in the family room and the accessories would be red+orange and yellow.Would white look too contrasting for this space? Thanks for your replies in advance!

whats an easy way to clean wood blinds? i have some wood blinds that haven't been cleaned in 6-8 months and need some help. thanks!

How difficult would it be to put blinds up in my new home? I got a $830 price quote for window treatments: faux blinds for 6 windows and 1 vertical blinds for the arcadia door. How difficult would it be for me to put them up myself? I'm far from an accomplished handyman, but I have a drill and some motivation. Assuming I buy the right size from Lowe's or Home Depot, do I just drill in the bracket and then slip on the blinds? Would I need tools beside a screwdrivers and a drill?

What is an easy way to clean blinds? Mine next to the table get food splatter and dried dust. I tried to clean them with a paper towel and cleaner and ended up tearing the blinds.

what is the best way to clean mini blinds? the blinds I have the most problems with I leave the window cracked open and so much dirt gets inside and it takes and hour to clean them. Any solutions to cleaning them or repelling the dirt off of them?

How is the best way to clean venetian blinds in place? My blinds are beyond just dusting and need thorough cleaning. What is the best solution and method?

How do you sting pull cords on blinds? The pull cord came out of some blinds while installing them. I need to now how to route it back so they rool up.

What is the easiest way to clean levelor window blinds ? Spring is approaching, and I need to get stuff done. Other than taking the blinds outside (too cold this weekend), what other speedy way can I get them clean ? Spray them with something and dunk them in a tub ? *** Memory Mom- car wash ! Great suggestion !

How do i take down my venetian blinds? I need to paint my kitchen but there are ventian blinds fitted to the ceiling in the bay widow. I cant see how they disconnect/unscrew so that I can take them down. Painting around them would look terrible. Can anyone tell me how they are usually fitted.

What kind of window covering should I use besides blinds on closet windows? I have a small room with 2 windows off my bedroom. I want to convert this room into a closet. I am concerned about the sunlight fading the clothes; on the other hand, I would like to retain as much light as possible. I don't particularly want to use blinds. I am seriously considering using the self-adhering embossed vinyl window film. Good idea or bad idea? Do you have any other suggestions? Thank you.

Is there a way to repair mini-blinds that have become stuck in the up position? There is a gold-colored, u-shaped piece of metal (kind of like thick gauge wire for lack of a better description) that is inside the hole where the pull cord is located. It appears that this piece has become slightly bent out of shape. Can anyone offer suggestions on how to fix this? I really don't want to replace the blinds because otherwise they are in good shape.

Can someone tell me how to shorten window blinds? I have 2 pairs of window blinds with slats broken and/ or missing I would like to shorten the blinds to pull up the remaining blinds to eliminate the 'open' areas created by the missing slats. Has anyone successfully done this? Can you tell me how it is done?

How should the slats on my window blinds be turned to block the most heat? Trying to block some of the heat coming into my home. I think the slats on the window blinds should be turned so that the edge close to the window goes down, my husband thinks it will block more heat going the other way. Any thoughts?

What is the best way to clean blinds without having to take them down? you know it's a pain taking the blinds down and washing them in the tub and hanging them outside to dry...I am looking for a way to clean them without having to do all that any suggestions? OH Jacob t......I got news for you, I am not fat ...You can keep your opinions to urself, you Mother F****** a**hole!!!!!

What should blinds be set at for a cash game? I am hosting a cash game and wanted to know what I should set the blinds at. Suggestions for games with average $50, $20, and $5 stacks would be appreciated, or just a percentage of the average stack.

How do I get my cat to stop attacking the blinds? My cat keeps attacking my blinds. When she does it, I spray her with water, but that doesn't stop her. She used to be a stray so I'm wondering if she likes being sprayed with water. Any suggestions? Thank you!

What kind of blinds/shades can I use for a front door? I live in an apartment and have a metal door with two small windows at the top. The windows are square and just by guessing, are probably 6 x 6 or so, give or take. I'd like to put something on my door for privacy in the evening, as you can see my bed from these two windows. Any suggestions? My neighbor has two plastic squares covering her windows but I would like something nicer. Do they make blinds this small? Or a shade? Any ideas would be much appreciated!

What is the best hassle free way to clean venetian blinds? We live in Brooklyn and we've got decades worth of dust and soot on these blinds. Any suggestions?

what kind of blinds makes a room dark? I have white walls so if the sun gets in the room is pretty bright. what kind of blinds makes a room fairly dark?

Do blinds really make a difference in insulation? I am buying my first home and looking at different blinds. I am in an area that has hot summers and cold winters. My home builder isn't known for the best quality insulation. Should I get really good insulated blinds for the windows? Does it really make a difference?

whats a good way to clean your blinds? ok so all the blinds in my house are white in color. i want to know whats a good and if possible, an easy way to clean them. tell me what to use and if it can be done while they are still hanging or do i need to take them down? ooops i forgot to mention that they are plastic blinds!

How do I get my brand new blinds to stop squealing when I open and close them? I just moved into a new house. The blinds are new but squeal horribly when opened and closed. It is a rental house so I do not want to buy different ones. Does anyone know of an inexpensive way to get the terrible noise to stop? Thanks!