Once you have decided that blinds are for you, you will need to prepare for them. This can be a bit of an ordeal if you do not know the right steps to take. Knowing the right precautions to take will prevent you from taking multiple trips to the home improvement store with returns and exchanges. Make sure that you are fully prepared for your window blinds before you go out and buy them.
Measure
The first and most important thing that you will need to do is measure your window. This way you will know what size to get. Eyeballing it will simply not do. You will actually have to get a measuring tape and take down the measurements. This is not as bad as it sounds. It will also keep you from getting flustered while shopping for them.
If they are being hung with an inside mount then you will need to measure the space between the top, bottom and side jambs. You will need to write down the smallest number. Measure the height from both sides and the middle. From this you will write down the biggest number.
An outside mount is basically the same. Just add the side casing on either side while measuring. For windows with no trim the measure the width plus a few inches.
Pick Your Color
Be sure that the blinds you get are all the same color. Sometimes they all get thrown in together regardless of their color. Be sure that if you are purchasing white blinds that no eggshell blinds sneak in unnoticed. If you are unsure of what color will look better, buy a couple different shades and take them home. Whichever shade you do not like return, just make sure to keep your receipt.
Safety First
Always remember that the pull string can be dangerous. This is especially true if you have pets or children. They can easily get tangled up in these and seriously injure themselves. The blinds can also get damaged by excessive pulling and yanking on the pull string. That is why it is best to simply keep it out of sight and out of mind while it is not in use.
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