Comments on: The Ridiculously Easy Way to Fix Broken Mini Blinds

By: Greg Sonata

Greg Sonata — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:42:03 +0000

My kids have such a great time when it comes to destroying blinds whenever they go to someone’s house. I’ve always had to pay the hosts, but I think I’ve found a better alternative with this link. This has hence proved to be really helpful!

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:06:04 +0000

In reply to Michele. You are so welcome!! We all need easy money savers!! And yeah... still not my favorite either. :p

By: Michele

Michele — Sat, 25 Apr 2020 19:24:40 +0000

Thanks. Window watching dog saw someone in front yard. He went crazy. Damaged binds. I searched, found your instructions. Easier than I thought. I still don’t like mini blinds, but at least they are not bent. Thanks again you are a $$$$ saver.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:30:03 +0000

What about vertical blinds? Have you played around with those much?

I found this guide by Chicology but was wondering if you had tried any of these? https://www.chicology.com/blog/2018/10/16/how-to-fix-broken-vertical-blinds-a-guide-for-the-not-so-handyman/

I have the worst luck when it comes to DIY (Yes I’m that person) so I like to get second opinions on the level of difficulty.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:06:57 +0000

Thank you so much! My cat broke 1 slat on EVERY SINGLE blind in the apartment.
I was going to replace the whole thing until I saw your post. Btw, I need the exact same blinds for my apartment as yours. Can I get a link on which blinds you bought from Lowes?

Thank you!

By: They call me....Daaaaaad!

They call me....Daaaaaad! — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 04:13:47 +0000

Big Time Dad Here –

Great Tip you shared. Best Part of all….can be summed up in 2 words, when using th extra bottom slats:

NO MEASURING.

Thank you

By: Marjorie

Marjorie — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 17:22:01 +0000

thank you so very much – I just finished repairing my blinds and this tutorial guided me through perfectly! you did a great job on the step by step, both with the text and the pictures – I really appreciate it 🙂

By: John

John — Thu, 29 Mar 2018 18:30:59 +0000

Like many other commenters here I didn’t even know this was possible! WOuld’ve been nice to know before since I just replaced a set of blinds my cat destroyed last week 🙂

By: Melinda Mitchell

Melinda Mitchell — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 18:54:52 +0000

Katelynn, Why didn’t I read this a month ago??? WE are gonna get dinged on the blinds.
Just sign me, “Already knows we won’t get full deposit back.”

By: L Gonzalez

L Gonzalez — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 22:48:04 +0000

I also like to use saved slats (& the top valance slat) to use like a ruler/guard when painting close to
trim, etc.

By: Windy

Windy — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 22:06:50 +0000

In reply to Katelyn Fagan. Use Cleats to wrap cords, they are for child safety and make the blind cords look organized

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 01:32:33 +0000

In reply to David. I would assume if the string and pulley mechanism is the same, then yes.

By: David

David — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 21:59:10 +0000

Does this work for the larger wooden blinds??

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 12:55:25 +0000

In reply to Katelyn Fagan. I think everyone that has naughty children should fix them first.

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 15:26:07 +0000

In reply to Jeri. Totally!! Glad to help!