To measure a window for blinds, first decide on an inside mount (the blind sits inside the window frame) or an outside mount (it hangs on the wall over the opening), because that changes everything. Then measure the width in three places — top, middle and bottom — and the height in three places, writing […]

The honest answer is that the cost of blinds comes down to five things: the material, the size and number of windows, the mount and lift system, any light-control upgrades, and the brand. A single small aluminum blind sits at the affordable end; a whole house of motorized wood blinds or plantation shutters is a […]

To clean most blinds, close the slats, dust them top to bottom with a microfiber cloth or a vacuum brush attachment, then flip them the other way and repeat — a quick weekly pass keeps them from ever needing more. For a deeper clean, wipe each slat with a barely-damp cloth, but only on materials […]