Do-It-Yourself Blinds: The Power Drill is your Friend

Blinds can make an unmistakably sophisticated mark on your windows. But going the DIY route, you have to be prepared to saddle up with a power drill and some handy tools. Don't worry! Using a power drill need not be a terrifying experience. Yes, there is some effort involved in setting up your DIY blinds, but its pretty straightforward as it gets and not as cumbersome as you imagine.

All you need is a basic, general know-how on operating tools, if you're still not so confident about your home improvement skills then ask a friend who's more into tools and crafts. Having a friend over won't cost you a lot (well, maybe a sandwich) compared to the significant cost of having a professional handy man drop by to install your blinds. If you and your friend can get around with simple hand tools, then you're good to go plus you get to save more. Remember to follow the measuring instructions and installation guide that comes with your DIY blinds kit.

A bit of  a FYI, generally windows come in standard size particularly with modern houses and apartments today. If this is the case with your windows then you should not come across much trouble doing the blinds fitting. However, if it turns out you have difficult to fit windows or oddly-shaped windows, then it may be best to go for a professional custom measure service for blinds.