How to Master Shortening Levelor Window Blinds in Just 7 Minutes! [Cordless]

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In this video I give detailed directions on how to shorten these cordless window blinds. It can look intimidating at first, but there's nothing to it! All you need are a pair of scissors and a couple of basic hand tools.
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@Firedog-ny3cq 2 года назад

Wasted 2 hours yesterday trying to feed those ladder cord ends back into the bottom rail and line them up with the slots in the buttons to hold them tight. Just spent 7 minutes watching you use needle nose pliers and NOT trying to match up the ladder cord ends with the slots in the buttons. You just saved me from seriously considering suicide. I can now go back to my friends' house and shorten the remaining blinds and not look like a complete idiot in the process. Levolor needs to update its "picture" instructions to include those 2 very important install hints. Thanks, buddy!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

Awesome! so glad to help.. 😊😊

@AikiMike47 Год назад

Thank you ! Your "class" was far more helpful than the instructions provided by the Levelor Company.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

Awesome! Thank you for the great feedback..

@cdsandiego 2 месяца назад

Exactly. The instructions that come with the blinds are OK but in some places are too ambiguous to follow them with confidence.

@tinacoyle4059 2 года назад

Thanks, this is perfect! The manufacturer's video instructions would have had me ruining my blinds, terrible instructions. So glad I found yours. Worked perfectly for me and your advise on the length to leave the blinds was perfect.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

That's awesome.. 🙂You're welcome!

@FrankVassalliJr 11 дней назад

Great vid, thank you for explaining/showing this. I followed along and nailed it w/ my new kitchen blind. With zero 4-letter words! 😂

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 10 дней назад

That's awesome! So glad I was able to help... 😊

@GanduGoonda 2 года назад

Videos should be made like this, detailed oriented, any lay person can follow it and then act on it.Thanks for making the video i am going to try it next week, have 6 windows to do.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

Thank you so much! Glad to help.. 😀

@lizmcgavock3581 Год назад

Such a better method than what was provided in the instructions. Only wish I’d found this video before I started!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

Awesome! Thank you so much... 😀

@jeffcarter1641 2 года назад

I think you must've been listening in on my conversation with my wife. Bought blinds for the house we're remodeling two days ago and we were trying to figure out how to shorten the blinds... then this video popped up. Thanks for sharing! I've used a few of your tips recently and it's been a life saver.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

That is awesome! You're welcome.. 🙂

@johnlowe2000 2 года назад

Your instructions were the best of the videos I watched. Clear and concise. Thank you.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

Thank you so much! You're welcome..

@mathhawk5264 Год назад

After I ruined a set of blinds because I watched another video, I found yours and SUCCESSFULLY shortened a set. Thank you!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

That's awesome 😊..glad to hear and to help

@christiangould7127 2 года назад

You saved my blinds from the official video’s attempts to blind me with their stringy, curt video that was just too light on the details (puns intended); the difference is night and day. In all seriousness, the Levolor instruction video should DEFINITELY NOT appear first in the search results as it pales in comparison to your clear, concise and handy tips that have all the right strategies and explanations. Thank you!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

Wow! Thank you so much for the great feedback. You're welcome, I'm glad I was able to help.. 😎

@marisolcamacho3209 2 года назад

Omg! Thank you so much… I was going to replace my blinds, it was going to cost me $75 to replace…. I decided to give you a try, and I couldn’t be more grateful…. Thank you now I will just get a perfume…😜

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

Awesome! Glad I was able to help you... 😀

@teachandrun Год назад

Much better than the instructions provided! If you follow the instructions, you will break the rim off of the buttons. This video is great!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

Thank you and You're welcome! Glad I was able to help.. 😀

@waqarqadeer5217 2 года назад

Thank you. Very needed information for many. Keep it up.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

So nice of you

@carlcardigan6439 2 года назад

This feels like a Tim and Eric segment. Instant sub.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@brucebubacz1814 2 года назад

Thank you. As others have noted your video is so much better than the official Levolor video.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

Wow, thank you!

@anniebmimi7210 Год назад

TY. I don’t have Lev blinds and so they’re a bit different, yet this video was more helpful than the official Levelor video.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

Excellent! Glad I could help... 😀

@seefujoe169 2 года назад

Watched a few of your videos today. They were clear and useful. Just subscribed. Thank you

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

That's awesome! Thank you so much.. 😀

@jamesbelisle9704 Год назад

I ruined two buttons trying to pry them out…and then I found your video. So much easier. Mine were a tad tight for my arthritic hands, so I supported the underside with a 3/4” socket and tapped it out with a hammer and flat punch. I made sure to avoid the strings inside. Thanks for the great tips!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

Awesome! You're welcome. I'm glad I was able to help.. 😀

@admoore1974 2 года назад

Incredibly helpful! Thank you!!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome..

@lisaletto7337 Год назад

Your manner is just calm enough to make watching easier

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

Thank u!

@miloj1558 Год назад

Thank you so much! I was getting confused on how to do the buttons! Another tip I can give to y'all is if you have a convertible screwdriver (change out different heads), take out the head and press the empty body into the button cavity (where you would push in the button), hold the bottom to stabilize it and push down! It worked so well to get the buttons out

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

You're welcome... 😀. Thanks for the great tip!

@maryrose3818 Год назад

Nice. This video was extremely helpful! Saved so much time. Thank you!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

Awesome! You're welcome...

@Tbp1138 2 года назад

Thanks for the great instructions!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@aztecruler11 Месяц назад

Excellent, Thank you 🤸‍♀🤸‍♀😎😎

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Месяц назад

You're welcome!

@michaelkiese7794 7 месяцев назад

Best video on RU-vid for this!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 7 месяцев назад

TYSM! I really appreciate that..

@michaelkiese7794 7 месяцев назад

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel thanks to your video, I was able to adjust custom lengths to many blinds around my house. It’s been bothering me for years!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 7 месяцев назад

That's awesome! So glad I was able to help... 😀@@michaelkiese7794

@bamagolds 2 года назад

Did my first today. I opened the blinds, tilt the slat, and it slides out. I have 15 more. Thank you for very useful tips.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

Awesome! Good job.. You're welcome.. 😊

@joebouzan4971 2 года назад

Very informative, thanks

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

You're welcome.. 😊😊

@PatriotCoinRings 8 месяцев назад

Excellent demonstration, thank you!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 8 месяцев назад

Thank you and you're welcome!

@TheReapersFear4 2 года назад

Booger from Revenge of the Nerds is kickin DIY ass!!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

Lol...

@straightoutofstrat8722 4 месяца назад

Thank you very much.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 4 месяца назад

You're welcome! SO glad to help.

@SoulfulLiving97 9 месяцев назад

I removed the two lift cord's knot, then removed some slats and the bottom piece (maybe I shouldn't have roved the bottom piece?) now I can't find the lift cord...where dit it go? All I have now are the ladders hanging. Any suggestions as to how to fix this?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 9 месяцев назад

HI, without being able to see it I can't say what happened.. My only suggestion would be if you have a 2nd one that is in tact try to copy what they have done and that should get it back working again.

@gritfitz2201 2 года назад

Thank you. I found some blinds on FB marketplace that are way too long. $10 each. You just save me $120.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

That's awesome! Glad I could help. Yes those are very expensive to buy from the store... 😒

@wolfemata1458 8 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the super thanks! I really appreciate it... 😀

@patriciapassalacqua3734 11 месяцев назад

Levolor says their cordless vinyl blinks can't be shortened. Is this video for those blinds too? Thank you.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 11 месяцев назад

There may be others that say that. These had instructions that laid out how to shorten them and these are Levelor... It probably depends which model.

@kilik0410 5 месяцев назад

This is great! Ty! So I noticed there's some long strings tying those buttons inside, that's just so they'll hang as to keep you from losing the buttons right?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 5 месяцев назад

I think so... If I remember right you can cut off any excess string you don't need. Be careful in doing that and make sure not to cut anything to short or cut anything that is still needing to be long! Just whatever was excess. It's been a minute since I did one of those, so I can't remember off the top of my head.

@kilik0410 5 месяцев назад

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel I looked again and now I think I may have been talking bout the lift strings lol but yeah I'll be very sure before doing anything I can't undo. Thanks for the quick reply!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome! @@kilik0410

@mpkrnth 2 года назад

Did I miss something? You didn't mention what to do with the other two strings that are not to be cut but too long after removing the slats and cutting the ladders. Excellent details on everything else.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

HI, I'm not sure which ones your talking about. Can you give me a time reference in the video so I can see which ones?

@patriciapassalacqua3734 11 месяцев назад

It looks so easy, but my Levolor blinds have the tension cord running right through a tiny hole in the slat on both sides. Is there a fix for that? Thank you!!

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 11 месяцев назад

HI, do you have the instructions for your model? What do they say?

@user-if8ms7hr4j Год назад

What did you do with the excess pull cord? Did you tuck it into the bottom slat? Will that work? Also, my pull cord goes through a hole on the two side set of strings. It seems I have to get to the end of the cord to remove the excess slats.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

I seem to remember cutting off most of it once I figured out how long I needed it, and then tucked the rest away. But it's been a couple of years so I don't remember exactly..

@user-xk1ic1pl2n Год назад

Great video, I would just add that the buttons can be stuck in too much so that prying them out with a screwdriver breaks the outer edge of the button and they wouldn’t come out using my thumb from inside the channel. Solution was to tap them out using a small (1/4” x 1”) piece of wood and a hammer. Thanks again for a very useful video !

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

Excellent... thanks for the great tip.. 😀

@eugeniustheodidactus8890 Год назад

SHould have watched before butchering my Levelors, but at least they still function well.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

Oh no!.... Glad they still work... 😀

@snupjohn Год назад

I’m having trouble removing the buttons. I tried several devices but the rim around the buttons cracked as if dry rotted. Called Levolor and they are aware of the button problem. I was advised to return the blind for another pair. However, I’m concerned about the next set 😮.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

Interesting... I haven't heard of that problem. I suppose you could open the box in the store and try it before you let them cut them down to your window size. They won't accept returns after they've cut them..

@davek7348 2 месяца назад

Is it possible to add blinds to a short blind

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 месяца назад

I've never tried that. It'll probably not work real smooth because of all the knots in the strings..

@justmythought1586 2 года назад

I just bought some Levolor cordless blinds and in the optional instructions sections it reads THESE BLINDS CANNOT BE SHORTENED DUE TO THE CORDLESS OPERATING SYSTEM. Anything different from 9/21 to now? Asking for the future. I already used the new blinds at a window where they fit fine. Took the older corded blinds and moved them to the window to replace the busted blinds. Those I know how to shorten those. Thanks.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

Wow, I didn't know that. I haven't had an occasion to install those recently. I wonder if there are different models and you got ones that are different than mine?

@justmythought1586 2 года назад

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel The blinds I have are aluminum. Model number #929770. When compared to my old corded blinds, I really do not see a difference in the set up.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

@@justmythought1586 Yea so I found them on Lowes website and sure enough one of the reviews said there were no shortening instructions in the instructions. So they called customer service and they told them these "can not be shortened". So I haven't seen what the newer models look like. The ones in the video were model 929839 which are an all vinyl faux wood. So yours are apparently a different model, although I'm not sure what the strings look like and how they differ from mine.

@justmythought1586 2 года назад

@@TheHomeImprovementChannel I called Levolor. I was told that as soon as I cut the cord, it would shoot up towards the mechanism at the top releasing all the blinds. The only module that can be cut are the faux wood ones. To keep the same kind of blind, I would have to special order to fit a particular size of window.

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 2 года назад

@@justmythought1586 Wow... good to know. The faux wood ones are the ones I used in the video. They should at least make a note of it in the instructions so nobody tries that. Thanks for the info.

@surfLBABNY5017 Год назад

My blinds (27 in. width x 64in. length) say you can only shorten up to 24inch, but I would like to shorten much further. Is this doable?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel Год назад

HI, I can't say for sure. I've never tried that. I suppose you might run into a problem with the weighting of the blinds since cutting more than 24 will lighten the load quite a bit... I'm not sure what other problems you might run into.

@peggycollier133 11 месяцев назад

how do you replace a slat that has broken?

@TheHomeImprovementChannel 11 месяцев назад

Hi, very easy. There are little grooves cut into the slats where the strings come down... The slats will very easily pull out from the side, either left or right. You just have to work the slats around the strings where the grooves are and slide in a new slat... Hope that helps... 😀