People have been DIYing since the dawn of civilization, but according to Inc., the phenomenon has exploded in recent years thanks in large part to social media. In fact, over 200 million people visit Pinterest each month in search of DIY inspiration.
There’s nothing quite like the pride of being able to show off something you did yourself, or the satisfaction of knowing you saved beaucoup bucks doing it, especially when it comes to buying and installing your own custom window coverings. When considering doing any project yourself, though, make sure you price out the materials and your time investment and compare that against the cost of hiring a pro. (The national average for hiring someone to install blinds, BTW, is $620!) A quick comparison of the prices here on Select Blinds with Big Box stores or a design service and installers, and you’ll see why doing it yourself with us is a great deal.
So how would you rate your DIY skills? More than 60% of our social followers who responded to a recent poll said that they would “DIY all day! I know I can do it!” or that they were willing to learn. Personally, I can’t draw a straight line with a ruler. (Thank goodness for electronic and laser measuring tapes!) So I totally get why a lot of people think they can’t put up their own window blinds and shades, or are afraid to try.
But the good news is, you can! And doing it yourself can save you tons of time and money, too.
The custom crazed DIY community here on SelectBlinds.com has taken the mantra, “If you can hang a picture, you can hang your own blinds” to heart. With just a few simple tools (basically a pencil, measuring tape and drill are all you need), it takes just a few minutes to hang almost any of the beautiful bamboos, romans, rollers, wood blinds and other custom window treatments you’ll find here on our site. Even if you’re all thumbs.
Like me. But if I can do it, you can, too!
It’s easy to get started. First, look through our IG gallery to see some examples of what other DIYers have done. For more inspo, be sure to get free samples of coverings you’re interested in to check colors and fabrics. Then, follow these simple steps for measuring your windows.
Next, order the products you need and use the handy instructions that come with every window covering or download them here. Not great at following directions? We have plenty of step-by-step install videos you can watch, too. And if you get stuck along the way, we’re always here online, on the phone, or via live chat to answer your questions and talk you through it.
Afraid of making a mistake? Don’t be. With our FIT Guarantee, even if you do mess up on a measurement, just let us know and we’ll remake the mis-measured blind or shade for free.
So why pay more to hire a professional? With Select Blinds, it’s easy to DIY. Just grab your drill and proudly say,
