So this was a short project but a satisfying one. The window treatments throughout our house have been languishing. Out of sheer laziness, we left the ones that were there when we bought the house (most of which were probably installed in the 80s or earlier). Our children's rooms had those ugly metal horizontal blinds that (a) do not block any light so are pointless; and (b) are a strangulation hazard to babies and toddlers. So out they went, and I installed these cordless (i.e. child safe) blackout cellular shades instead. I did it all by myself while listening to the Serial podcast, and only needed a handheld drill/screwdriver!
Note: yes, unfortunately there is light coming around the sides of the shade. I bought shades off
Overstock.com rather than spend $$$$ for custom shades, and so they're not a perfect fit. But they're a lot better than what was there before! And as a bonus, I get to feel both thrifty AND handy!
