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[A/S] Blinds



Hi Gang,

I decided I wanted blinds instead of window shades, at least on the windows 
that I do daily up and downs on.

Basically, it's the kitchen window and the big front window.

I got vinyl blinds at Home Depot. First I wanted wood, but a salesman warned 
me that in intense heat wood would warp so I decided against wood.  That left 
aluminum or vinyl.  I went with vinyl because of the cats and dogs..... 
aluminum will dent too easily.

Fortunately they sell the exact widths I needed so I'll just have to shorten 
them.

What an ordeal...... I've put up tons of blinds, but never in a trailer 
before.  I had to drill through the aluminum, which was impossible before I 
took down the cornice board over the sink. Just trying to see up to find the 
screws was hard enough, then getting my cordless drill up to grab the 
screws......

I got it...... and up went the blinds. They look great.  The kitchen window 
looks right into the bathroom and I'm going camping from Wednesday til Monday 
so I needed  the privacy.  If anyone will be at the Escapees campground, 
Sumter Oaks, near Busnell, FL this weekend let me know... or look for the red 
F250 and Airstream.

Haven't dpne the front window yet, but that will be a piece of cake after the 
kitchen.

Hunter