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Shorten 2” faux wood Cordless Venetian Blinds in Six Easy Steps! How to 

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In a previous video we showed you how to INSTALL these cordless venetian blinds from the Home Depot. Today we show you how to remove the excess slats and shorten the blinds so they fit your windows perfectly. If this video helps, please subscribe to our channel for other great DIY how-to videos. And please leave a comment. Thank you, from FixThisHouse.
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@kathrynjones6328
@kathrynjones6328 2 года назад
This was so much easier to understand than any of about 10 other videos I tried looking at. Thank you so much! One of you doing the cutting, explaining the principle of the uncuttable cord, and the other one asking questions and commenting really makes it even clearer.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
Lol, your comment is so much nicer than the people complaining about “the female talking too much.” Oh well, I’m glad we helped you. Thanks for watching and being kind =)
@accelerating5654
@accelerating5654 8 месяцев назад
I agree!!!
@jenniferbailey5914
@jenniferbailey5914 20 дней назад
Hello from Australia. Thank you for this video. My plugs were slightly different but I was still able to sort it out. Very pleased with the results. I don’t know what I would do without RU-vid. I’ve saved so much money!
@TrueBondigi
@TrueBondigi 10 часов назад
Thank you for this straight to the point, well placed, almost in the room with you guys type of explanation! Appreciate you!
@sarahpendleton5158
@sarahpendleton5158 2 года назад
I just have to say, I loved listening to you two work together. You’re so cute!
@mrssmith3051
@mrssmith3051 3 года назад
Omg! My blinds have been too long for about 5 years now and I thought surely there was a way of shortening them but never looked into it as the instructions never say how to! Project for tomorrow, much to my husbands delight 😂 Thank you for doing a step by step guide, making it look easy! 👍
@jasminefells5746
@jasminefells5746 3 года назад
Thank you! I just purchased these exact blinds. So happy to have found your video. “Don’t cut the middle string” 👍🏿
@michaelplettl5061
@michaelplettl5061 3 года назад
On the wider blinds snap off ends of the slat then snap middle section no scissors needed saves a lot of time. I would also leave one more slat than in video so bottom of blinds will rest on the sill. Great video, also noticed his wife had a lot of good input. :-)
@nh4543
@nh4543 Год назад
I found this video after having about ten too many slats on my small kitchen window for almost ten years hahaha. I was scared but your video helped me fix it, it looks soooo much better!!!
@matthewbarnes375
@matthewbarnes375 2 года назад
Thanks so much, that made the job a lot easier. Not cutting that first ladder string is really important, because it allows you to push the strings into the bottom rail until they're both tight without worrying about getting them even. And the instructions don't even state that, or at best it's implied in the diagram.
@brianwalsh4952
@brianwalsh4952 3 года назад
Great video. I like how you showed the box. The minute I saw the box I was like....yeah! This is it!!
@karenhoward6712
@karenhoward6712 2 года назад
Thank you for this video! It was a lifesaver. We purchased cordless faux wood blinds at an emporium shop, and they were brandless and discounted. But actually very good quality blinds! However, there were no instructions with them. Your video was instrumental in helping me zip through 11 blinds….and by myself without my husband’s help, to boot!! They turned out perfect 🤩!!
@shelleywetzel7292
@shelleywetzel7292 10 месяцев назад
Thank you so much! I’ve put off doing this for 3years because I didn’t want to ruin them. 8 blinds, DONE!!
@mereese1
@mereese1 Год назад
Excellent, this was so clear! So many other videos left me confused 😕 your video is MUCH APPRECIATED 👏🏽- including your wife, she helped get the questions answered- tell her I said thanks! 😊
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
Thanks!
@julianoelle3888
@julianoelle3888 3 года назад
Thank you, with this video I was able to accomplish this! I’m glad I found it because I had just watched one with the corded blinds and would have definitely cut the center string. Very helpful.
@anniemg8509
@anniemg8509 3 года назад
Thank you guys so much! Got my blinds shortened and looks great! God bless
@tomwerkheiser7211
@tomwerkheiser7211 2 года назад
Thank you for this video! The blinds I bought said they could not be shortened,but i didn't believe it to be so.Followed your instructions to a tee and they are now perfect for my windows.Very detailed video and the best one out there.Thanks again for making it simple.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
Thank you!
@boldty653
@boldty653 11 дней назад
Wish I found your video first ha ha ha good job explaining things now I’m gonna go buy a new blind and return this one to Home Depot ha ha
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 11 дней назад
Sorry for your loss.
@judeburdge6575
@judeburdge6575 9 месяцев назад
Popping them off is so much better. Thanks for the video. I did all 6 sets from a prior owner that left them so long.
@kathyc2001
@kathyc2001 2 года назад
Thanks!! Watched another video on how to do it but I was totally confused! You both explained it so well and you are a great team!
@tamaramorgan119
@tamaramorgan119 6 месяцев назад
Thank you for posting this video. A couple of years ago I installed and shortened the blinds to fit my tiny narrow window. it was scary. I did save the directions. about a year before that I had someone install blinds on another tiny, narrow window. Since I was able to successfully shorten the very very long blind on that window I finally decided to tackle this other one. I’m so glad you posted this video because it was so much easier to understand than the directions. I didn’t bother to look for and give me a little bit of comfort while doing so. 😊. I’d post a pic but I don’t see an option and I don’t go on RU-vid that much. Thanks again!
@Krllliy
@Krllliy Год назад
My dad did get the education he needed growing up. As a teen daughter I always find a way to help. I’ve been helping my dad with all the house projects, and this video explaining to me and my dad was top tier! Thank you so much!!!
@rlw3461
@rlw3461 2 года назад
You guys are funny. Don't lose your bride she's a gem, very smart and clever too. You work good together
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
Thanks for the kind words. We like working together; we’ll celebrate our 30th anniversary in January.
@asliceofdelight
@asliceofdelight Год назад
THANK YOU! The guy Dave at HD who cut our shades told us just to find a you tube video to watch and we came accross yours. I figured since it was 20 minutes you likely covered it all and I much appreciate your humor and authenticity. You and your wife make a great team.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
Thank you!
@joedevitto6113
@joedevitto6113 Год назад
This is really great and helpful. i had to do 7 blinds since they were all way to long , this made it so much easier. Thanks for sharing how you did this technique ~
@sshan5628
@sshan5628 3 года назад
Nice video. Just one suggestion: As for the bottom rail, instead of twisting the strings you could put a double knot and then push them into the hole.
@djcsound
@djcsound 2 года назад
exactly what I thought, but thank you for the video it is very educational and I just learned what I have to do.
@dgsoriano
@dgsoriano Год назад
Thanks, very informative. Very carefully done. Very helpful! Thanks!!!
@Chillmaster04
@Chillmaster04 2 года назад
EXCELLENT video. Thanks. The closeups with the camera and the detailed explanations made this easily the best of the few I've watched already. I actually feel like I can do this now, the first time, and get it right.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
Thank you for the kind words! I hope your project is very successful!
@willchap2
@willchap2 Год назад
Thank you for making my life easier. It's my first installation with cordless 2" blinds. Easy to follow tutorial.
@rosecano9530
@rosecano9530 3 месяца назад
Good job you made it look so easy you’re the best of all the videos I seen. I hope I can do this too. Thank you.
@dishee2
@dishee2 4 месяца назад
The box my blind came in (different brand than yours) said "Length may be shortened" and then the manufacturer failed to give ANY instructions as to how to accomplish this. You have no idea how invaluable this video is to me! Thank you!
@macmex9763
@macmex9763 2 года назад
I really appreciate how you explain in such detail. This video was very helpful! I needed to see and hear what you were doing.
@stephengulla5356
@stephengulla5356 Год назад
This was 1st video that I watched that finally told you that the cords were on tension box in top of the frame and that’s why you needed to make sure not to cut it. Now it makes complete sense to me and should be easy to do. Thanks
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
Thanks! I think a lot of times people confuse the standard Venetian blinds with the newer cordless ones. Or they don’t want to cut the slats so they can use them as replacements. I *hope* you didn’t cut the tension cord like we did the first time we tried to install these.
@pambeck324
@pambeck324 Год назад
Thank you so much for posting this video. You made it easy for me to shorten my own blinds and it definitely helped that you are left handed as I am too. Have a blessed day.😊
@diegovega2
@diegovega2 2 года назад
Your story about the first time you tried made me laugh and cry... Because I had the same experience releasing the spring-loaded center cords 🤦🏻‍♂️ Rather retuning it to Home Depot, I forced myselft to learn how to reassemble the whole thing. And it worked!
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
Now THAT would make a great video!
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
Someone else is looking for information on fixing the retractable string. Any hints?
@kateturnbow3271
@kateturnbow3271 2 года назад
Would love to know how you did it. I can't figure out how to get the housing open that holds the tension cords.
@josephinebaich8341
@josephinebaich8341 2 года назад
Watching this video has really helped me. My blinds are the same ones from Home Depot. I was happy to be able to see all the steps up close. I am going to go and cut the cords now and finish up. Thank-you! 😊
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
Hope it turned out well!
@schrobro8964
@schrobro8964 3 года назад
Oh my gosh thank you for this video I have these exact blinds and I was so nervous
@yogiyoda
@yogiyoda 3 года назад
Thanks for the vid! The Missus seems super sweet and smart too!
@markc5067
@markc5067 Год назад
Appreciate the video. I had a very short window and neded to remove about 8 slats. Your video made the job MUCH easier. Thank you!
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
You’re welcome!
@cnccrn
@cnccrn Год назад
I just now used a wire cutter. Perfect bite length and easier to control direction. Thanks for the video ✅
@nottangel
@nottangel Год назад
THANK YOUUU KIND SIR!!! This saved my day. Was having a nightmare with these blinds and accidentally cut the middle string my first time around 🤣 but managed to resolve it and now I know how to properly do it thanks to your tutorial.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
Glad it helped!
@kathimoore7860
@kathimoore7860 Год назад
Thank you soooo much! This video was very helpful. I loved the way the person that was holding the camera was asking questions as well. I followed your instructions to the tee which made this soooo much easier and they came out perfect.
@jameycollins725
@jameycollins725 3 года назад
Thanks so much for posting this! The first time I tried to shorten the blind, I cut the middle string and it wound back up so quickly! I was pissed! Now I know! By the way, cutting the slats was sooo easy!
@ljm0991
@ljm0991 3 года назад
Me too 😭
@allancheli
@allancheli Год назад
Best. Ideo instruction for shortening cordless blinds. Thank you so much
@lorenrickey5481
@lorenrickey5481 Год назад
I saved all the extra slats and use them for shims.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
Interesting idea! Thanks!
@lindadavison2764
@lindadavison2764 Год назад
Thank you so much for sharing! Kudos to the lady who knew the short cuts!
@mosestorres6553
@mosestorres6553 Год назад
Thank you, I’m fixing to cut 2 of the same blinds today. Your video is very helpful.
@kiddshellac
@kiddshellac Год назад
thanks for video. i had trouble holding back the buttons as i tucked the ends back in. never did get the 'twist and tuck' process down, but you guys inspired me to keep at it until job was done. all's well that ends well 👍
@ashleypacpaco1932
@ashleypacpaco1932 2 года назад
Thank you for making this video. I threw away the instructions and cut the tension wire thinking I knew what I was doing, I did not. Your video was so helpful.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
Happens to the best of us!
@mywithallmyart
@mywithallmyart 2 месяца назад
Thank you so much! So easy to understand! I love the way you two work together! I also have about 10 extra slats!
@FrankDeSantis-dl7sl
@FrankDeSantis-dl7sl 3 месяца назад
This was a great DIY video. Although I had to pause for a while because I had 14 slats to cut to their 5. LOL. My blinds look perfect! Thanks for posting this!
@ChangedOne4Life
@ChangedOne4Life 3 года назад
This video was great!! I used this guide and it worked like a charm.
@sylviawoodwar3505
@sylviawoodwar3505 2 года назад
Just what I needed. Bought different brand and could not understand their directions. Thank You.
@jeffjacoby3039
@jeffjacoby3039 Год назад
Very nice video. We just bought some and have to say at least your instructions have words. The newer blinds instructions have no words, just pictures. I am the type who needs to also read something to make sure I am doing it correctly. Thanks again.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
Thank you! I hope your project is a huge success!
@phillipgrimshaw4934
@phillipgrimshaw4934 Год назад
Thank you for these instructions! So much easier and less intimidating than trying to read the instructions.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
Glad it was helpful!
@t.a.gretler4485
@t.a.gretler4485 Год назад
We were stumped on the whole trimming the cords thing, thanks for making it clear! Great job, we've subscribed!
@curt9
@curt9 Год назад
Nice and easy now! Mine had instructions but just pictures no words. Great video ❤
@Alicat1178
@Alicat1178 Год назад
This video was so helpful!! Easy to follow and I was able to get my blinds to the correct length in minutes. Thank you so much!!
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
Awesome! Good work! Thank you for watching and commenting.
@MJ-ey8ng
@MJ-ey8ng 2 года назад
Thank you Mike and Molly!
@52772
@52772 10 месяцев назад
Thank you for an easy way to remove extra blinds. Am going to every windw blinds in my house and remove those extras blinds.
@kimbergidget1
@kimbergidget1 Год назад
Thank you! Very easy to understand and better than the other vids I watched! My project was a success thanks to you!
@wesleysolis3866
@wesleysolis3866 2 месяца назад
Pretty straightforward, I'll be doing this to two blinds. Thank you! 😎👍🏽
@beatricevancroonenborg9465
@beatricevancroonenborg9465 2 года назад
I like that Nancy vocalizes her thoughts along the way, because that’s just what I’d be thinking too.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
Nancy says thanks :) This video usually gets complaints because “that woman” talks too much. Can’t win them all, I guess. Thanks for watching and commenting! ~Nancy
@aerialpicsandvids6090
@aerialpicsandvids6090 3 месяца назад
Great job you two...you gave me the confidence to do this and it was a success! Thank you
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 3 месяца назад
Awesome! Congrats!
@billstolz3451
@billstolz3451 3 года назад
Good job. You made that look much easier than it really is.
@estherdelgado1167
@estherdelgado1167 Год назад
Thank you so much for this video. I just bought some of these blinds and have a few to adjust.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
Glad I could help!
@mikalaposley1287
@mikalaposley1287 2 месяца назад
Awesome video demonstration!!! Thanks for your help!!!
@palmtree22222
@palmtree22222 4 месяца назад
Happy to find your video, you explained so clearly. Thank you so much for sharing, you make my job a whole lot easier. Appreciate it!
@donnasmith2842
@donnasmith2842 Год назад
Thanks, this video is so easy to follow and get it right. The wife asked the right questions.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
Thanks!
@djcsound
@djcsound 2 года назад
I just got around to doing mine a few minutes ago. Thanks again I actually have the same exact blinds that you have but wider 70 1/4" same color and all.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
Awesome! Do you think the wider blinds are difficult to raise and lower?
@djcsound
@djcsound 2 года назад
@@fixthishouse3303 Not at all, naturally they're a bit heavier but not by much since the spring loaded cords do most of the work.
@mookiefourever4620
@mookiefourever4620 3 года назад
Thank you for your video love the last part when you said now all we need for the kids to clean this up lol 😂
@karenporter3875
@karenporter3875 3 года назад
Great job guys. Thanks.
@kathygomez9961
@kathygomez9961 29 дней назад
Excellent tutorial, thanks!
@stephanieedwards154
@stephanieedwards154 4 месяца назад
All the way in UK.....Greenwich London....this was SO helpful and clear. Ta!
@krithikakarthik6163
@krithikakarthik6163 3 года назад
Many thanks for the video. This just saved us ton of time.
@bliz8749
@bliz8749 Год назад
thank you for educating us. Both of you make a good team.
@vatospainting
@vatospainting Год назад
This video is HILARIOUS - I LOVE IT! You both seem to love each others company and that is PRICELESS! Thanks for the HELP and for bringing a little laughter to my evening! Take Care!
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
Thanks! Yes, we like each other =) 31 years and counting! Thanks for the support!
@therealjuicewardo6046
@therealjuicewardo6046 2 года назад
Thanks for the No headache installation 👍
@Iveswoods68
@Iveswoods68 Год назад
This video was easier for me to understand than the other video I watched.
@meangreen2792
@meangreen2792 Год назад
OUTSTANDING video on explaining this. Step by step. Just terrific. 🤙👍👌💯
@AdamAdam-oh7ee
@AdamAdam-oh7ee 7 месяцев назад
Thank you so much doing great job
@sandrawynn1591
@sandrawynn1591 2 года назад
Thank you for this great video! Easy to follow along with the explanations and close-ups. You two work well together...reflective of my husband and I. P.S. I don't like my neighbors looking in either. lol
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
Thank you and you’re welcome!
@stlmomof4
@stlmomof4 Год назад
Thank you for making this video! Very helpful!
@KiraSingsSongs
@KiraSingsSongs 2 года назад
“That’s why we’re together” Awwww! :)
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
Married 30 years… makes me sound old, lol!
@derikdang8829
@derikdang8829 9 месяцев назад
Thank you so much for such a detail setup.
@skabettispaghetti5451
@skabettispaghetti5451 8 месяцев назад
Thank you for this, and especially for the warning on which strings to cut! I made that booboo once, and it was a disaster.
@Lyubovstrauss
@Lyubovstrauss 2 года назад
excellent. thank you for your tips. It is the best tutorial on how to shorten 2" faux wood blinds. Thank you.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 года назад
You’re welcome!
@treetoptreetop2730
@treetoptreetop2730 9 месяцев назад
That's a great video. I really needed to know how to do this. Thank you for sharing.
@jfgoes00
@jfgoes00 7 месяцев назад
Best video! Very easy to understand. Thank you, guys.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 7 месяцев назад
You’re welcome!
@kenc2194
@kenc2194 3 года назад
Don't use a scissor to cut as you may accidentally cut the string. Instead, just use your hands to break it at the break points as shown in the other videos.
@tomwatson4916
@tomwatson4916 Год назад
Thank you so much for your video it helped me so much it made it so much easier for me to do this for the first time
@budafel
@budafel 4 месяца назад
Great Job. Thanks
@oviedo2912
@oviedo2912 3 года назад
Great job! Thanks.
@neomatrix2722
@neomatrix2722 Год назад
I agree with the earlier comment Lifesaver video thank you guys
@shelbyedwards605
@shelbyedwards605 Год назад
Thank you for sharing this information. The directions that came with the blinds were very unclear. This helps a lot!
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@tolucolopez3338
@tolucolopez3338 3 года назад
Love the information👍🙂i use this video for my house 🏠...thank you
@teresajohnson9082
@teresajohnson9082 Год назад
Great video. Was easy to follow. We just purchased 2 inch vinyl faux wood blinds, was wondering how to make them look better and not to bottom heavy.
@a-dub
@a-dub Год назад
Thank you for showing the details of trimming the ladder and nit the center string. I watched one other video from someone else, and the camera was so far away that it was impossible to see what he was talking about. I appreciate the closeup camera work!
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Год назад
Thanks for watching!
@virginia1116
@virginia1116 2 года назад
Big help. Thank you.
@KymberleyStark
@KymberleyStark 2 года назад
Thanks guys; you can easily simply break each slat, no need to cut 😊
@davidsaleba
@davidsaleba 6 месяцев назад
Thank you for making life easier 👍
@Tweetybirdy89
@Tweetybirdy89 3 года назад
Thank you so much
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