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Best Window Treatments and Where to Get Them
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on August 25, 2009
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Next week we are getting new windows in half of our house. I am going to need new window treatments for the family room, master bedroom and master bath. The master b...
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- We got some great ones at Smith and Noble (I THINK it is www.smithandnoble.com). They have good sales and were super easy to install. I actually did it all myself an...
- I'm not very handy myself, but I also wanted new window treatments. I have slowly been replacing our fake wooden blinds for curtains. They aren't as hard to put up a...
- We got our blinds from Viking Blinds in Woodbury. There may be more than one location though around the twin cities. They did a great job. Unfortunately we bought t...
Window Treatment Help
Asked by K. from Chicago
on November 7, 2006
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Does anyone have any suggestions on where to go to get window treatments? We moved into our house a little over a year ago and still have paper shades on some of the ...
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- Have worked in the window covering industry for the last 12 yrs. I would say be VERY careful buying on line. The warranties are not that great if any. I would say stay...
- I ordered curtains for my family room from Eddie Z's. I am very happy with them. They come to your house with samples and take all the measurements, etc.
- I just bought some light blocking cordless cellular shades from blinds.com for my 2 kid's rooms. There were very reasonably priced. You can order fabric swatches of ...
Recommendation for Window Treatment - Home Depot, Eddie Zs? Etc..
Asked by G.M. from Chicago
on June 10, 2008
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We've been in our house for a year now and still have papershades for our window treatments! One of my goals this summer is to get some real window treatments, at le...
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- We got some nice faux wood blinds from Home Depot. They look great and won't warp like the real wood ones can if exposed to moisture. All of my family has allergies ...
- Hi Tisia, We put Home Depot "off the shelf" shades in some of our bedrooms (they have "standard" sizes or ones you can cut to fit if you have odd size windows). I don...
- My husband just bought and installed a shade from Home Depo yesterday. We currently have wood blinds in my 2 year olds room. They look great but do not keep his room...
Poll: What Type of Window Treatment Do You Have in Your Home?
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on November 11, 2011
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When we purchased our home the previous owner had curtains and wall paper all over the place. they are a much older couple who never had children so everything WAS lik...
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- We have curtains in the bedrooms for this exact reason - and to keep the sun out! In the living room we have wood blinds with light curtains.
- When I lived up north I always had curtains, I think the windows look bare without them. I am in the process of changing the window treatments here in FL. We have vert...
- Yes, we have really nice drapes in two rooms, and a pretty valance in the kitchen. They are high quality and look great! The rest of the windows are either bare or h...
Advice on Setting up a Play Room for Older Girls
Asked by J.G. from Washington DC
on September 12, 2010
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Hi Mamas,
i have 2 girls, ages 7 and 10. 2 years ago we moved to a new house and never set up a play area for them other than their rooms. Their rooms are jammed wi...
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- Bright colors will allow them to grow up in the room and make it nice for an office too. Make one wall a focal wall in a different color than the other three. I've eve...
- I would start with a color scheme and do any painting or window treatments etc. to organize the room, picture a kindergarten room, one area for crafts-- maybe a ki...
- We got a professional organizer to help us turn the downstairs into a playroom (we are hopeless in the organization department). We already had built in bookcases to ...
Need Suggestions About Kids Keeping Room Clean
Asked by S.B. from Chicago
on October 3, 2006
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OK everyone. I need some help, or input. I have been having this same struggle for years and I finally put a stop to it. I want to see what you all think. My girls...
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- Wow, I can understand your frustrations! I haven't personally dealt with that yet because my kids are too young but I have a couple of questions for you. Before this...
- Hi S., I don't have any input for you about the room issue. Although...I did share a room with my sister (we are 2 years apart too). But when we were told to clea...
- Hi S.! Have you heard of FLYLADY? She has a website devoted to housecleaning and home organization. The home page (www.flylady.com) is pretty large to navigate thr...
Want to Add Some Color to My Living Room but Not Sure What to Go With
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on February 4, 2011
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Our living room is kind of small about 20 X 14, we have wood floors that are like a colonial maple color (has a bit of a redish tint), our couches are shades of brown ...
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- I think the previous posters have done a better job of recommending color than I could but when I read your post about the texture I wanted to throw out a suggestion. ...
- One thing I really like and wouldnt necessarily mean you have to paint but add nice color. You could go to a fabric store and find some fabulous fabric with a real fun...
- I wouldn't do a mustard accent wall with khaki-its not enough contrast and the colors will be super difficult to match and make look nice together. Go with the burnt ...
Turning Small Open Den into Two Year Old's Room.. Need YOUR Help.
Asked by T.A. from Washington DC
on January 15, 2009
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I am CONSIDERING turning my den which is open, no doors, into my daughter's little room. Can I? How? What needs to be included in the room? Keep in mind the den is adj...
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- Any play area benefits from storage space, not only dividing it or hiding it. I would use low shelving, about two rows high - those that have square shapes shelves ...
- You can also use a curtain to make it private. I am not sure how large the space is between the 2 walls, but a rod and some curtains can make it all her own! Good luck
- Check craigslist online and see what you can find second hand in your area. I think the idea of the curtain rod and a pretty curtain is great, but if you get a screen...
Son Wanting a Kitten/cat Extended Family Is Allergic
Asked by S.C. from Detroit
on February 15, 2010
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So, My son really wants a cat (we have tried asking him about a dog and he DOES NOT want one) there is a few concerns on my part..My sister (who visits maybe twice a ...
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- She's being unreasonable! WE have two cats and I have a cat allergy, with no problems. Because I keep our carpets vacuumed, hard floors clean, the cats brushed and cle...
- I'm a cat person, and allergic, but I have cats. One thing I found that helps is to keep the cats bathed regularly. It cuts down on their allergens. Also, keep the cat...
- My stepmother is highly allergic to most animals and other allergens, and has SEVERE asthma. However, she managed to visit us for a couple of hours. We have two inside...
Is Your House "Decorated"?
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on November 14, 2011
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I love my house... but when I walk around, I see my list of decorating projects in my head. :)
I have 3 kids (6, practically 3 and almost 5). We moved in 2 years a...
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- I wonder the same thing too. I think Jane is right, they are in debt. I have not had the "balls" (forgive the term) to put it on credit. The only things that go on ...
- There's a line in my favorite TV show (spooks) where one of the operatives is begging for her life. It's a long diatribe and it finishes up with "....and I HATE my kit...
- Is anyone's house ever really done? I am always finding things that need done, pictures to hand, curtains to hang or change out...I don't think it's ever really finish...
