Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

Installing mini-blinds is an easy way to update the look of any room, add privacy and increase energy efficiency. Step 1: Decide whether the blinds will be mounted on the inside or outside of the ...

Blinds are simple to install and don’t take many tools or steps. If you’ve never had to change out new blinds, maybe you don’t have cats, or you’re just good about keeping them from destroying your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo credit: Hearst Owned When it comes to window treatments, there are plenty of options. You could add shades, drapery, or ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

POINCIANA, Fla. – Mary Lou in Poinciana had 2 broken slats in her horizontal window blinds from her dog so we showed her where to find new slats and how to replace them. If you have a project you’d ...

It’s time for us to shed some light on blinds. Meant to filter and insulate, blinds are typically defined as horizontal or vertical slats made of metal, plastic and/or occasionally fabric that are ...

When you open the box, check the instructions and make sure all the parts are there. Grab a drill/driver, some drill bits and a pencil to mark the locations of the bracket holes. Hold the bracket in ...