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07.15.08, 16:26 PM General Topics
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bought a house that has blinds in every window and of course the string hangs down like a noose when we open them......I know I'm supposed to do some cutting of the cords, but what and where exactly do I cut? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.15.08, 04:26 PM Flag
 

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I separated the ends so they don't make a loop anymore and also use those little 3M stick on hooks to store the cords out of reach when the blinds are up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 04:27 PM Flag
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that seems like the sensible thing to do...but will it have some effect on ruining the pull mechanism when the blind goes down and the cord goes up....I'm picturing one end of the cut cord getting sucked into the track and then having non-functioning blinds....which is better than a dead child, I guess [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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I bet you could find something to stick on the ends of the cords so they wouldn't be able to go through - even a big bead would work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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Every store that sells blinds has child proofing available. Maybe you should have them re installed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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Free kits at Home Depot. You cut the loop and shorten the blinds and tie a little plastic bead on the end of the 2 cut ends. Or you could just knot the ends. When blinds are fully in down position, trip to desired height. I like mid-window. When you open the blinds, the cord will of course lengthen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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I have chains rather than cords so they can't be cut. I have stuck small hooks up high and I hook up the chain every time the blind is opened or closed. Another option is attaching the bottom of the blind cord to the wall (where it naturally hangs) through a loop/ring screwed into the wall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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