We used select blinds at our previous home and had them for 8-9 years. We moved and decided to save a few dollars going with another company for blinds very similar (or so we thought). BIG MISTAKE! They lasted less than a year - strings broke, plastic pieces fell off etc... a mess. We called them to have them fixed and were told the company that made them was no longer in business...so sorry. SIGH... We replaced the cheap blind with select blinds roman shades....VERY HAPPY. lesson learned - Go with Select Blinds"! Thank you