How Do You Repair Venetian Blinds Or Miniblinds?
You probably open and close your window blinds every morning and evening, so any problem with their operation becomes a daily source of annoyance. Try these steps. Keep in mind that most do-it-yourself repairs on blinds void the warranty. Lower the blind and adjust the slats to the open position using the tilt cord or wand. Unclip and remove the blind from its brackets. Lay it flat on a large table or other work surface. Follow the steps below as far as your repair requires. Remove any end caps and the cover on the bottom rail to expose the knots or clips that secure the ends of the lift cord and ladder tape or string ladders. If you are replacing the ladders, disconnect them. Otherwise just disconnect the two lift-cord ends, which are clipped or tied to the rail. Pull both lift cords up through the slats as far as needed to remove any damaged slats and feed new ones onto the ladders. Thread the cords back down and secure them to the bottom rail. Then install the cover and end caps. If