Installing window blinds and shades can be an easy task if you have the right tools of the trade. (…)

Today's short how-to tutorial shows you a speedy way to install an arch window blind. (…)

Window blinds and shades usually call for three supporting installation brackets if the window width exceeds about 45 inches. (…)

There are three basic types of mounting window blinds and shades:

Inside Mount (mounts within a window frame) Outside Mount (mounts outside a window frame – on a casing or wall) Side Mount (mounts within a window frame using extra installation parts)

Let’s take a look at a side-mount installation (since you’d need to know what extra parts to order, what it looks like, and small success tips to do-it-yourself fast). 

A Partial-Window Installation - Side Mount Pleated Shades

As you can see on the picture, the window is a tall one and the windowsill is deep. (…)

It’s far from a rocket science, but when you need to find a correct position for installation brackets for various window blinds and shades, it can first seem a bit tricky. (…)

In this short tutorial, we’ll talk about installing interior wood shutters.  If you want to know how to do it, and you want to know it before you order, or before they arrive, this step-by-step guide will help you do it with ease. (…)

If you are going to install window blinds or shades in an angletop window, you need to assemble side-mount brackets together. (…)

Even if you’ve never installed Woven Wood Shades, you’ll be able to do so after this short tutorial. (…)

Do you think installing Woven Wood Shades is easy … or difficult?  You be the referee. (…)

Take a quick look at this simple installation of a 1 3/8" slat-width metal mini blind …

First, the brackets that came with the blind …

2 Mini Blinds Brackets - Flat-Locking Type

If you are wondering how they attach to the headrail, here's another picture …

The 2 Brackets And The Headrail Detail (The left bracket is locked onto the headrail while the right one sits loosely on for you to see the difference.)

Now, let's fasten the brackets to the window frame, minding the flush depth for the blind. (…)

Installing Roman Shades is fairly straight forward. One word of caution, though. (…)

A Wood Blind - Ready For An Inside Mount Installation

Step 1: Unpack the blind and installation hardware from the shipping box. (…)

Parts For A Vertical Cellular Shade Ready For An Install Top - Valance for an outside mount Below - Headrail Left - Bottom anchoring bracket for the stationary rail Below - Metal Insert for the top of the movable rail 3 mounting brackets, 4 valance plastic insert plates 1 movable-rail handle 3 clip on valance brackets 2 valance returns that wrap around the ends of the headrail

Step 1:

Guessed it - Open the box and inspect the contents. (…)

Let's Take A Look How It's Done …

Parts For A Vertical Blind Install - Outside Mount (L to R - 5 valance brackets (top), 2 returns (middle), 2 rounded corners to join the returns with the valance, 4 rounded corner plugs, 4 metal outside-mount brackets - metal (top - R)

Step 1:

Unpack the shipping box and … You need to find there: a headrail, mounting brackets (2 or more), valance brackets (clips), a valance returns kit, mounting screws. (…)