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Small basement windows that I don’t really need the light from
Published on 28 Sep 2007 at 5:33 pm.
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I have two small (approx 1 foot by 1 1/2 foot) recessed windows in my basement. I’m not sure what is the best way to cover them. The basement also has a glass door and two larger (regular size) windows, so there are other sources […]
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Small basement windows that I need the light from
Published on 28 Sep 2007 at 5:16 pm.
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I am struggling with ideas for my small basement windows. They are located on the back wall behind the basement bar we built. I really need the light from them, but would like some type of treament. The look of the basement is industrial,retro– lots […]
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Window treatments for a small room
Published on 13 Nov 2006 at 9:14 pm.
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For a window treatment in a spare bedroom soon to be office, I am thinking of doing a valance over long sheers. I don’t want to make the room any more closed in than it is. What do you think?
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Long curtains of any kind […]
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What kind of curtains would you suggest on my 2 windows?
Published on 12 Nov 2006 at 9:29 pm.
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I have a manufactured home that I am trying to do country/shabby chic, I want to paint the livingroom walls a cream color. I have one wall that I have hung a 100 yr. old 6 pane glass window on with a self under it […]
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I need help hanging a scarf curtain
Published on 12 Nov 2006 at 9:18 pm.
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I bought a scarf curtain to hang in my family room. The hardware went up with no problem but when I placed the curtain up it sags in the middle badly exposing the trim of the window frame. It just doesnt look right. Does anyone […]
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I’m looking for a really inexpensive way of making/purchasing curtains
Published on 18 Oct 2006 at 6:54 pm.
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I have LOTS of windows. LOTS. I’m looking for a really inexpensive way of making/purchasing curtains for them. I do have a sewing machine, but honestly, with 4 kids, a husband, a full time job and we’ve only been in this house 1 month, I […]
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Window treatments for really large windows
Published on 12 Oct 2006 at 9:55 am.
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I live in a rental house and have a really large window- approximately 8 ft wide. I need cheap ideas for window treatments. The window also goes from floor to ceiling.
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You may find parchment or butcher paper on option - especially folded accordian style, […]
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How do I handle basement window treatments?
Published on 9 Oct 2006 at 2:45 pm.
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I have a finished basement with two basement windows..one very long and one very small..Do you suggest they be left with nothing on them? The windows have the square window grills..( white and white trim) or should I have a very small draped sheet?..Basement is […]
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Do you know how to apply fabric to a roller shade?
Published on 1 Oct 2006 at 7:16 pm.
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Does anyone know how to apply fabric to a store bought window shade? I am talking about a roller shade. I saw this once a long time ago on TV but can’t remember how to do it.
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The easiest way to do that would be […]
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What should I put up for window coverings?
Published on 29 Sep 2006 at 7:28 pm.
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what should i put for window coverring, right now i only have mini blinds in white.
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I can give you some window covering suggestions (these from an article I wrote on this topic):
1. Sheets, especially white ones, make great curtains. You can thread the rod […]
