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Hard To Reach Window Treatment Solutions

09.16.2019 by Amanda Hartley //

Several of our readers have expressed frustration and anxiety about how to deal with hard to reach window treatments once Spring comes and the sun is out again.  Many of who, mentioned feeling like they are living in a cave because they pull the shades down for the sunny months and only open them in the winter.  Others are tired of hauling a step ladder behind them from window to window.  All of them asking “Isn’t there a better way?”  Yes there are!  In fact there are three different options for those hard to reach windows when you custom order your window treatments.

1) – Remote Control Window Treatments – Remotes are great in those hard to reach areas where you don’t feel like risking life and limb just to let some light in.  Remote control window blinds are the most expensive option and come with several different options.  You can either get a remote or a wall mounted switch.  You can also choose a battery pack that sits in the head-rail and is invisible or an AC/DC adapter that plugs in the wall. The video below, shows off an alternative power setup and installation that might work for you as well.

2) – Cordless Window Treatments with Optional 6′- 9′ Pole – This option is a little more economical than the remote window treatment solution, but you are still paying extra for the cordless mechanism though.  Cordless window treatments are available on almost all styles of custom ordered blinds and shades, including cellular shades, Roman Shades, Roller Shades, Aluminum Blinds, Pleated Shades and CordlessWood Blinds.  The handles to push the window treatment up and down have a small hole that the hook on the pole fits into making it easier to line up and push or pull the window treatment open.  The hook on the end of the pole is similar to the ones they use at clothing stores to get the hangers down from up high.

Hard To Reach Window Treatment Solutions

3) – Request Longer Cords and Wands – When you custom order your window treatments, most manufacturers will ask if you need to have custom length cords and wands.  Simply measure how long each would need to be to comfortably reach and voilà, problem solved.  If it’s a cord and you can’t reach the top to measure, guess over. You can always cut it down to what you need later.

To decide what option works best for you, consider your function and your budget.  Also make sure to ask plenty of questions before committing to any one window treatment option, because some window treatments may not provide the functionality that you’re used to.  But above all else, stop living in a cave or dragging a step ladder through out your house  — we’re not in the dark ages anymore!

Categories // Featured, Window Treatments Tags // Cellular blinds, Cordless Window Treatments, Remote Control Window Treatments, roman shades

Blackout Cellular Blinds

05.08.2010 by Amanda Hartley //

Today Rick writes:

Diva, are blackout cellular blinds really worth the extra money?

Yes Rick, they are.  I know a lot of the blackout cellular blinds on the market don’t “feel” very substantial. Many of them have a “papery feel” to them. But in terms of light blocking and energy efficiency, you’ll get your money’s worth.

Blackout cellular blinds (aka blackout cellular shades) are the most room darkening cellular shade you can get.  Blackout cellulars will stop virtually all light from permeating through the shade itself.  Where light leaks will happen, is along the edge of the shade where it hits the casing, and on the bottom where the blackout cellular blind touches the sill.

Blackout Cellular Blinds

Now this is a good time to mention that you need to use a steel tape to measure the inside of your window from casing to casing to the nearest 1/8 of inch.  That or  have a professional measure your window for you if you’re not comfortable.  This way you can keep the light leaking in to a minimum.

On top of being the most room darkening, blackout cellular blinds also are the most energy efficient of the cellular blinds.  So if you are also trying to be eco friendly or keep the heat out during the summer and the cold our during the winter blackout cellular blinds will help with that too!

Blackout cellular blinds are made by all manufacturers of special order cellular shades.  However the color selection is still lacking from most manufacturers, so you may have to do some shopping around before you find the color or texture that is right for your space!  Even with the limitation in color blackout cellular blinds are worth every cent when you consider how much light they block and that they are energy efficient.

Do you have questions about the selecting or the installation of: tile, carpet or wall treatments (window blinds, etc)? Then email me your tale of woe (diva(at)homemakeoverdiva.com) and perhaps I will be able to answer your questions right here at the Home Makeover Diva Blog!

Categories // Window Blinds Tags // Blackout Cellular Blinds, blackout cellular shades, blackout shades, Cellular blinds, cellular window treatments, color blackout cellular blinds, Eco-friendly, light blocking shades, shades

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