Blinds

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An old window with cracked wooden shutters
But now comes the sticky problem: what to do with the old blinds. Do you toss the old blinds in the trash? The thought may rankle you if you save every scrap for recycling. Aluminum and vinyl blinds are recyclable (with caveats), but what about wood? Faux wood? Fabric? You...
A bedroom with vertical blinds
Choosing window treatments can feel like a dizzying maze of options. Blinds or shades? Curtains or drapes? Solid color or patterned? Motorized or manual? Even within the blinds family, there’s room for debate. Wide slats or narrow? What material? And then there’s the most significant point of contention — do...
A man cleaning blinds with a vacuum cleaner
Your window blinds take care of you. They filter harsh sunlight, insulate against the heat and cold, and block prying eyes. But do you take care of them in return? Like everything else in the house, horizontal blinds need maintenance and cleaning — not as much as your finicky dishwasher,...