How to Install Blinds Like a Boss
Do you have any idea how much it costs to have a professional put up your blinds for you? Not many of our followers had a clue either. We did a quickie poll last week to get their best guess.…
Category Tips n Tricks
How Would You Rate Your DIY Skills?
People have been DIYing since the dawn of civilization, but according to Inc., the phenomenon has exploded in recent years thanks in large part to social media. In fact, over 200 million people visit Pinterest each month in search of DIY inspiration.…
Face Your Fears: 4 Things You Can Do to Make Buying Blinds Less Scary
Everyone is afraid of something. Spiders (#1 in top 10). Clowns. Heights (my biggest phobia). Snakes. Public speaking. Bellybuttons. Innies and outies??? Yes, omphalophobia (fear of the navel) is a real thing. Along with other uncommon fears such as turophobia…
Celebrate Window Covering Safety Month in Style!
Updated September 2025: October is Window Covering Safety Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of choosing safe, stylish, and family-friendly blinds. At SelectBlinds, safety isn’t just a feature—it’s a priority. That’s why we were the first retailer…
How to Stop Your Dog from Chewing Your Blinds
Dogs are our best friends. They don’t talk much, judge only with an inquisitive eye and cuddle better than any human could, but I’m willing to bet you a Milkbone that this isn’t the first time that you’ve Googled the…
How to Make the Most of Old Mini Blinds
Updated July 2025: Have a pair of gray mini blinds gathering dust? Whether they’re for small window blinds, over that front door small window, or a nostalgic relic from your first apartment, old mini blinds don’t need to be tossed.…
How to Clean and Care for Wood Blinds
It’s Wood Month here at Selectblinds.com, so we thought what better time for a little refresher on how to keep your wood, bamboo and woven wood blinds and shades looking like new without taking them down. Here are some cleaning…
Tech Tip: Measuring for Multiple Blinds in One Window
Have an extra wide window that one shade or blind doesn’t quite cover? Or it’s not quite wide enough that using two or three blinds on one headrail is overkill? Here’s a tip. Try mounting two or three separate blinds…
Blinds 101: The SelectBlinds Guide
Updated: October 2025 Welcome to Blinds 101: The SelectBlinds Guide, your complete beginner’s resource for everything you need to know about window treatments. From style and functionality to measuring and installation, this guide covers the essentials so you can confidently…
How to Stage Your Home for a Quick Sale
Selling your home is exciting because you’re starting a new chapter, but it’s also stressful because you’ll have a lot of work to do to get your home ready. The whole point of selling your home is to get the…
