Age 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 and older Gender Male Female These fit on the outside of south facing windows for shade, and do a superior job. I have yet to have to wash them, but looks like the garden hose is all they will need to get clean. Yes () No (0)  Report Yes () No (0) So far.....so good! Just what we needed to block so much sunlight from our screen porch after losing a huge shade tree from a terrible windstorm we had recently. Yes (7) No (0)  Report Yes (7) No (0) These blinds filter sunlight (not room darkeners) and are not privacy blinds. We used them for a sun room to temper the amount of sun coming into the room. They were easy to install and serve our purpose very well. Yes (8) No (1)  Report Yes (8) No (1) Exactly what I wanted for my bedrooms... did not want to spend a fortune on blinds, and these are good quality and nice looking for the price Yes (5) No (0)  Report Yes (5) No (0) Theses blinds are great. Made out front pouch 10 degrees cooler.

The construction is wonderful. I highly recommended this company and product. Yes (6) No (0)  Report Yes (6) No (0) Very easy to hang. They are perfect on the front of my carport to hide the stuff I have stored on the carport. You can also see thru them somewhat, but cannot see into the carport. I like them very much and highly recommend them. Yes (5) No (0)  Report Yes (5) No (0) I ordered 4, and they arrived even before promised! BUT, 2 of the 4 are cocked (not even or level...maybe the top bar has them in slightly out of line, but it really shows when you lower them. The other 2 were fine. Even at this low price, to me, 50% good isn't good enough to recommend. Yes (8) No (2)  Report Yes (8) No (2) We had similar blinds before and wanted to replace them for our covered outside porch area. Thank goodness we found them at Wal-Mart's Internet site. The color was perfect for the space. Because they are so inexpensive, when the blinds do become tattered from the wind, we can easily replace them and everything looks fresh and clean for another year or two.

Yes (6) No (2)  Report Yes (6) No (2) I really love these blinds for my patio! I have had the wood ones in the past and mold was definately an issue; not the case here. They were easy to hang and look perfect. Yes (4) No (0)  Report Yes (4) No (0) TOP BAR MATERIAL IS A LITTLE SOFT AND HANGUERS ARE NOT SO GOOD, LIKE THE ANGLE IS OPEN, LIKE A V IN PLACE TO BE AN O, BUT FOR THE PRICE IS AWESOME AND EASY TO INSTALL Yes (5) No (2)  Report Yes (5) No (2)Shade and Curtain Projects DIY Custom Window Shade Whether you have an odd-shaped window or want to use a pretty fabric, this easy treatment is a quick and inexpensive way to get the look of a Roman shade. How to Make the Custom Window Shade A length of wallpaper is all it takes to turn a plain roller shade into a work of art -- complete with its own frame. Showcase a very special piece, a favorite vintage paper, or a remnant. You can tie the room together with a pattern that echoes an existing motif, or build a head-to-toe look by using the same paper that's on the walls.

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