When a couple moves into a new home there are literally hundreds projects that must be completed. Fortunately, most of them can be handled by trained professionals like carpenters and electricians. But because money is almost always an issue, most couples like complete a few of the easier tasks on their own. Installing window treatments is one home improvement project just about any homeowner can handle.
Where to begin? Use a tape measure to record the dimensions, both height and width, of every window that needs raambekleding. Measurements are usually taken from the inside of the frame. Just make certain that you are precise and that you take the measurements the same way each time.
The next stop is the home improvement centre. Couples should go together, since blinds are decorative as well as functional, and both parties should agree on a style. At the store, give the measurements to the window treatment specialist and tell him how the measurements were taken—inside the window frame or on the outside.
Once you have purchased the blinds and brought them home, the next step is installation. It is a simple process, but it helps if you have two people. Again, this is a great projects for couples because they can actually do it all on their own.
What will you need? A step ladder or a study chair and a power drill are about it. Standing on the ladder or chair, screw the metal brackets in place on the inside of each window frame at the top. Then insert the blind in the brackets, cover the opening with the valance, and pull down the blind. That is all there is to it!
