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How To Troubleshooting Wood Blinds

This how to explains how to fix your venetian wood or faux wood blinds when the lift mechanism is stuck. 

1. Face the front of the blind toward you. Look for the pull cord mechanism located on the right side of the blind.

 

  2. The back of the pull cord mechanism should be in the center of the hole.

 

 

  3. Once it is centered, check the cord mechanism from the top of the headrail. Make sure the cord mechanism is secured tight to the headrail.

 

 

  4. Check to see if the small hardware piece (circled below) is locked

The Great Outdoors

Isn’t it relaxing to be able to enjoy a hot summer day on your porch? Maybe curl up on a porch swing with a good book and a cold glass of lemonade. If you asked me that question a few years ago, I would’ve said “no”. Where I live here in Georgia, you’ve got the sun glaring down at a high intensity giving you an uneven tan; and occasionally the wind blows rain showers on the porch. That is why I looked for a product that is resistant to many of the weather conditions “Mother Nature” throws our way...yet stylish at the same time.

Our Exterior Basswood Rollup Shades are a perfect product to consider for outdoor use. They are made from a rust-resistant hardwood designed to withstand the elements.  The heavy duty cording that controls the shade provides trouble free operation for ease of use.

        Let me give an example. You just purchased a new home, got new furniture, and now you need the perfect window treatments to match your home’s décor. You look at the product pictures on www.paylessdecor.com and are fascinated about a particular product and color. So you order it from our website, get excited when it is quickly shipped to your home, and open the package only to find that the custom-made product you ordered (while high in quality) does not match the warm ambiance you were attempting to create for your home. So what you do as a valued customer is contact us regarding your concern. Now even the good Samaritans of this world would be disappointed when they learn they are unable to return the order being that our products are custom-made to your specific needs.

        That is why we stress the importance of ordering and viewing samples

      Are you looking to purchase new blinds but are concerned about the safety of "Little Jonnie" who loves to play with everything? Well, we at Payless Décor want to make sure that safety is a priority. Here are a couple of products I recommend that add a touch of style to your home décor while offering safety features that help keep your little ones safe.

      Our cellular shades give a pleasing look to your home décor while offering the cordless option which will keep young children safe from hazardous situations. They come in a variety of styles and options from single and double cell construction to “Duofold” which gives you the “top down/bottom up” capability. Another bonus is that are cellular shades are designed from a durable 100% non-woven polyester fabric which insulates windows against cold air

BATHROOM WINDOW TREATMENTS

 

Choosing an appropriate bathroom window treatment is not a simple task. It requires creativity and attention to the entire setting to enhance the beauty of the room. Finding suitable bathroom window treatment(s) is part of the decorating process, contributing to the overall appearance of the room.

 

Draperies and Curtains

 

The drapery is considered a more sophisticated bathroom window treatment, suitable for bathrooms of more generous dimensions, with special furniture and accessories. Draperies require more wall space around the window.  Drapery panels are not retractable in the same way as other window treatments are and that is why they require more space. The majestic and fabulous look is more appealing for very large bathrooms.

 

Curtains have some advantages compared to other types of bathroom window treatments. If you are seeking inexpensive versatility,

Shade and Blind safety has been an important topic for the last 10 years. Within the Window Treatment industry, we strive to constantly make our product safer and offer more utility to our customers. On December 15, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) are announcing today a voluntary recall to repair all Roman shades. To view this release click here.

What this recall means, is that anyone who purchased a Roman Shade from Payless Decor is eligible for a retro-kit to make his/her Roman Shades cordless and child-safe. Click here to access and order this kit.

If you have a young child and are considering a window treatment optiion, we strongly urge you to consider a cordless option.

     Yes people…it’s that time of year again where the hot sun that pushed us to spend summer afternoons in our pools has turned away, ushering in the cool winds of the fall season. It’s that time of year where we fight off that cold draft seeping through our windows by cautiously raising the heat thermostat or cuddling under that warm blanket mom took the time to hand knit for us.

 

     But what if there was an alternative to mom’s heartfelt creation to keep warm in these cool months to come. Especially living in an economy tainted by high-energy costs. If you’re looking for a contemporary product that can also be beneficial to your lifestyle, I would recommend our cellular shades.

 

     Our cellular shades are custom crafted from a durable 100% non-woven polyester fabric using a single or double cell construction. What this does is act as an insulator blocking

Although our bamboo shades are made to last a very long time without any repairs, sometimes things can happen and it may become necessary to restring one of your shades. If you should find your shade’s cord has broken, give us a call and one of our friendly Customer Support Specialists can assist you in obtaining some brand new cords. When you receive these here are a few simple steps that you can follow to put your window treatment back in working order:

 

Traditional Cords:

Check out this quick silent video to watch one of our experts:

1. Cut your cords the correct length. The correct length is the sum of three measurements. a) On the back of the shade the height from the bottom cord ring to the headrail, b) The measurement from the headrail to the middle of the shade (1/2 way), and c) the measurement in width from the cord track

Many times customers and businesses use the terms blind and shade synonymously. So when it comes to a Bamboo window treatment, this mixing of verbiage can cause confusion. Even we use the term interchangeable ways since and actual shade is usually what customers are looking for even if they search for bamboo blinds. So what is the difference? A shade is usually a piece of fabric or in this case, woven wood (bamboo, grass, reed, fabric, etc) that is raised and lowered in either a roman style, or a roll-up style (the former being more elegant generally). A blind, however, indicates thee are slats that tilt open and closed, like venetian blinds, mini blinds, etc, there are slats, made solely or primarily with bamboo. These slats may have a woven look, or may look very similar to a basswood blind - depending on how they are manufactured. True bamboo window blinds are much more of a niche product, since they are usually a bit more expensive than bass wood blinds, yet look similar (although they

Now that summer is just around the corner and you have finished the spring-cleaning, it is time to start redecorating your home. The best place to start is your windows! Not only do the type of window treatments that you choose influence the look and tone of the room, but also they will help keep out the hot summer rays.Payless D�cor�s coolest looking (and feeling) blinds for summer would have to be our bamboo shades. I would have to recommend that you choose either a privacy or blackout liner to keep the temperature in the house down, but these shades are worth the investment. Despite what you may think, these shades will work with any d�cor from country rustic to sophisticated elegance.Our Premium, Designer, or Signature bamboo shade lines will offer you a choice of either a privacy or blackout liner that is permanently attached to the back of the bamboo (facing street side). By the way, they are attached using staples in the top of the headrail and then plastic anchors and fabric glue