Mini Blinds Fix

[@rockyp544]

As a maintenance person working for a rental home company, I have to charge up to 60 bucks per blind plus my time to install. So that $25 dollar blind can cost you $100 per broken blind. This video is great , and for just a little time , tenants can save hundreds. Plus a little dawn soap/water spray bottle and a water hose , just spray em down, dry and they’re new again . “Get them deposits back”..😎

[@eponymousIme]

Also, by fixing instead of replacing, there's less stuff in the landfill. There's only one Mother Earth, and she's fillin' up fast with our discarded stuff.

[@RoyRoy1006]

;-; I only broke three and they are small and this the first time a KZbinr actually replied to me lol

[@laugr744]

Exactly why I looked this up. Want to get that security deposit back.

[@ivantirado8233]

Here because of my cats

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

i hope I was able to help you figure out how to fix them and saver a bit of money

[@sonaanddaughters]

ME TOO

[@audreylemon3866]

Hahaha me too!! Just successfully fixed one of the blinds my cat broke. No $100 charge from the apartment for me today😌

[@brandrewmiller]

Same fam

[@ponk2k]

Same

[@monicalawhorn2485]

Finally a way to FIX the blinds. Sick of the videos saying the fix them when all they do is put up brand new ones. You actually show how to fix them. Thank you.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

thankyou. Im glad I could help. Thanks for watching

[@thtpinayhotti17]

Omg I’m in tears!!!! Your video saved our butts. We’re getting ready to move apartments and my bf breaks our blinds and I almost spent $40 (and money being tight right now) to replace them I’m so glad you’ve done this for people out there!! Seriously I’m so very grateful!! God bless!!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

I am glad I could help. Thankyou for watching my video

[@NotQuiteSoThinLizzie641]

It was very, very kind of you to take the time and energy to show us how to fix our own blinds. Thank you so much!!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

You are so welcome! And Thank YOU For being so thoughtful as to leave me that nice comment!!

[@Atazia1]

I fixed my blinds today thanks to this youtuber.Saved me $70 I didn't even take the blinds off.I just used clothes pins to hold and line up the blinds to put the string down the middle and hold in place.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Whoot Whoot!! YEA!!! Thats what I am talking about...BOOM!!! Fantastic! Stop in again ANYTIME, I welcome you here and I just started to make videos again after a long break. I Appreciate YOU!

[@atlas5651]

Here because of my little kids. Anytime the garbage man comes they have to attack the blinds to see it. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Thank you for helping a busy mom out! 🙏🏽☺️

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

glad I could help

[@naomib8282]

This is great! We have a dog that thinks he has to see who is pulling in the driveway, so our miniblinds take a real beating; each has been replaced at least half a dozen times. This video is exactly what I was searching for! Man, I love being able to patch, darn, or in other words, 'fix' things rather than buying replacements unnecessarily. Thanks for posting this how-to.

[@Djyoungcee]

Man I been shopping for blinds and checked out your method and did it and I’m so thankful you saved me a ton of money had to give you a thumbs up and a great review

[@Mike-xt2ot]

Much appreciated brother!! This made me look like I actually knew what I was doing when my wife watched in amazement.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

he he he!! FANTASTIC!!!!!!

[@CysCorner]

Mini blinds are a pain in the tushie, especially when they get dusty or have bent pieces! So glad to know they can be fixed! Thanks!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

+Cy's Corner Thankyou. yes. they are a pain, thought about throwing them away, but just decided to fix it since the video's of the fan fix up, thought I'll add my 2 cents in it

[@rebeccac1022]

I cannot think of a better way to show this repair technique! This man has clearly explained and shown (close-ups included when needed) an amazing money saving tip. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video. As for the people who disliked the video, I’m left wondering what exactly there was to dislike! The ease of being able to replicate this technique due to these instructions has piqued my interest so much that I am off to check out what other videos are posted by this man! He should be an instructor/teacher!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thankyou

[@oletapayne3233]

I’m 76 this April 12, 2019. I just fixed my Venetian blinds my daughters cat tore up about six years ago. Thank you for this video. You made it so easy ...

[@kaylintaylor2218]

This video is going to be a lifesaver if I can manage to do it lol. My cat broke off a couple of end pieces of our blinds and they are only a couple months old and they were 40 dollars so we really dont want to have to replace them so thank you!

[@20ilovemusik]

Kaylin Taylor same reason why I’m here. The cat has gone thru 4 sets of blinds😩😩😩😩. I’m trying to find different blinds but these seem less expensive to buy ever time. Bummmer.....

[@kaylintaylor2218]

@@20ilovemusik yes the plastic mini blinds are the most affordable unfortunatly lol I really prefer the faux wood ones but they are pretty pricey. The reason the ones our cat tore up were so expensive is because its a large window so of course she had to ruin those ones 😂

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

I hope it worked out for you!!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Hopefully my video was helpful to you

[@susie.upchurch]

What a great step-by-step tutorial! Thank you so much, Shane. This helped save a few dollars. I'll be sharing your video to fellow military families who often have to replace broken blinds before moving out of military housing. Oh! And I love that shirt! LOL!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

+Susie Upchurch Thankyou. That means alot to me.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

+Susie Upchurch I appreciate you watching my video and sharing it. If you havent had the chance to check out my other video's and subscribe to my channel, please do. Also I have a Mothers Day contest I hope you and your friends can enter. I have great prizes for everyone to win.

[@ernestcervantes696]

Thank you for this. As a military family moving all the time, this is a huge money saver.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thankyou (In many more ways than one) Im glad i could help

[@kaykattie]

I fixed three of my blinds after watching this video. Our cat tore about 25 slats combined. Great video, thank you!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thankyou or watching my video. Im glad i was able to help

[@maryellendorisi5271]

You're the first one that actually showed me how to do this repair. I've watched dozens of videos without success. Thank you, Shane. I fixed my mini blind/!!!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thankyou Mary for the kind words. I very much appreciate that alot. i am glad I was able to help you

[@TyToo2024]

Just wanted to say thank you...I was able to fix my blinds today with no issues!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

thankyou. Glad I was able to help

[@willemkossen]

Nice, i always like it when broken stuff gets fixed.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

+Willem Kossen Thankyou

[@MelissaP-t8u]

Thank you!! I have brand new blinds that my cat broke from climbing in the window and I just knew this had to be possible! So grateful for the step by step!!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Wonderful! That's what I like to hear, that I actually have helped somebody!! Please write me back and let me know how things turned out for you! Stop in again ANYTIME, I welcome you here and I just started to make videos again after a long break. I Appreciate YOU!

[@kimmyymmik]

My cat ripped pretty much all of the blinds in the house (I still love him though!) And we're moving out soon, they were gonna charge us $15 per blind set, which would be about $80 in total! Thank you so much! You're a life saver!

[@billieanneruben7212]

Beautiful! Thanks for the post. Besides showing me an easy repair, you taught me a lot about how mini-blinds are rigged.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

+BillieAnne Ruben thankyou

[@billieanneruben7212]

Shane's Hobby Shop You're welcome. And thank you, again, because it worked beautifully. 

[@juliemwills]

this video not only helped me fix my blinds but also made me laugh so hard. You are hilarious Shane! I love the beer on the table while you fix it!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thankyou Julie... lol, gotta keep up my energy while doing all that hard work.... lol

[@mary-catharinekuruziak2913]

Love your 'gorilla hands' reference. You do amazingly well with them. Thank you so much for this video, I had no idea this was even doable. You don't make any of us watching feel like idiots for not knowing how to fix them so my hat is off to you. Please keep making videos, you have a natural kindness about you and you're good at it. Cheers from Canada.

[@s.c.2424]

You sir are a god-sent. Military family that get tired of paying 70 dollars per blind everytime we move even though the blinds were already a mess. Not this yr! Thank you so very much. 😊

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Whoot Whoot!! I am a Military Man myself...I hear Ya Loud and Clear! I am retired now and I understand how every penny counts! Please write me back and let me know how things turned out for you! Stop in again ANYTIME, I welcome you here and I just started to make videos again after a long break. I Appreciate YOU!

[@lajoyashaw6439]

You literally just saved my kids summer and back to school shopping. Thanks so much!

[@claudiar8954]

OMG I've been cutting and pasting for years now. Thank you!!!!! What a timesaver.

[@shelleymcdaniel8478]

Thank you for the close up pictures. All the other ones I watched never focused in closely so I really couldnt tell what or where they were placing stuff. Your video was a very clear explanation and demonstration.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes I actually Care about the details. Have a great day!!

[@violetita082]

You're a lifesaver. I couldn't manage to buy the exact size blinds I needed because they were a custom order and I didn't have time to make another one but this was such an easy fix and just in time too. Thank you for the video. Your explanation was super easy to follow even my husband was surprised.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Glad I could help!

[@dovetaildraftingdesign1831]

This saved me a ton of money fixing a number of very long wooden slab shades that my kids trashed in the house we were renting. Can't thank you enough, Shane! You rock! And I'm not sure where you got that shirt, but I'm pretty sure I need one... lol. Thanks, buddy!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Glad I could help

[@nickySe7en666]

Thank you for this video. Had to fix my kitchen blinds and this was the best video I found.

[@misscsb1]

You, my man are an effing genius!!! I will tell you, the shirt had me worried! LOL Thank you SOOOOO much!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

LOL, Thanks

[@teaasiaa]

😂

[@OmahaRiverDonkey]

You just saved me probably $100 on my rental deposit. Thanks, Shane.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kxbel]

So so helpful! I was worried about broken blinds as I'm moving out of an apartment soon. Was able to fix the 3 broken slats just while watching the video. Thank you, Shane!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thankyou. Im glad I was able to help you out

[@Crazyme88]

You are great. I was about to purchase a new one with only couple of blinds damaged. Thank you.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Im glad I could help

[@judycasados]

Thank you! I followed step by step and it worked!! Didn't have to buy new blinds!!

[@cristinaguillen5397]

Thank you!!! I knew there was a way to fix these without buying new ones !

[@jennywhite4758]

Came across this site 1/2 hour ago. The job is now done! U saved me having to buy 3 sets of blinds in order to color match the one that was broken.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

wow. I am so happy that I saved you that money. Great job on the fix. Now go spend that money on yourself :D

[@sarahwolff8211]

Really easy to understand. Thank u! Single Mom here and can't afford to keep replacing them. I honestly didn't know u could do this.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

thankyou. Im glad I could help. Thanks for watching

[@1QYITSTORM]

Thank you Mr Shane sooooo much. These darn apartments charging us to replace for 25.00 each set. Wth. Youra life saver.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Im glad I could help

[@argentblade126]

This video is gold! How many of us have had to deal with busted blinds! Thank you for sharing your expertise! Plus your shirt is hilarious! 😁

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@rv8044]

So relieved to see your video . My son broke the blinds accidentally . Now I can repair and will not have to pay for replacement. Thanks you !!

[@christineindovino3684]

I fixed my blinds. Thanku for the help. Not only did I save money but I fixed myself.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

ya!!!!!!

[@josephfennimore3751]

Thank you from Philadelphia. Process was simple and effective. I enjoyed your humor as well.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thankyou

[@stangsO9]

My apartment complex will never know >=)

[@AndrewKropff]

Precisely what I was looking for. I might tie the pull strings to a needle to make it easier to re-rig the mini blinds at the end to speed it up. Thanks

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Good Idea. Thanks for watching

[@darianfussell6966]

This was so helpful!! My cat destroyed 9 of my blinds and I was about to just buy a new one but your video saved me money and I was able to fix it easily 🙌🏼

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Glad I could help! That's what I like to hear!! I am SO GLAD Things worked out for you! Please write me back and let me know how things turned out for you! Stop in again ANYTIME, I welcome you here and I just started to make videos again after a long break.

[@lovelygirl620]

Thank you for posting this! You made it so easy for me to do. Got it done in less than 15 minutes. You made it look super simple and quick and that’s exactly how it was while doing it!

[@JaneT0519]

You have no idea how much stress you have saved me by having posted this video. I have a 2 year old and we recently just moved out a rental home, we’re charged $90 for blinds and I know she was not going to avoid blinds so Thank you!!

[@cyndihoneycutt8998]

Thank you for an easy to follow video. I have to repair a clients blind and after watching this I feel up to the challenge. However, first I am going to attempt to repair my own mini blinds the cats broke. Thanks again!

[@michelaser]

That's nice of you. We must fix , reuse and recycle

[@prissykrissy8928]

His sweet little smile at the beginning of the video made my whole day!!! 😊

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

You are so kind

[@kerrib9897]

Thank you!! I literally just bought new blinds two days ago for my living room window and today not even an hour ago my 2 year old broke one trying to look out the window! Thanks so much I thought I was going to have to buy another one but you just saved me 50 bucks!!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

I am glad i was able to help you and save that $50. Thankyou for letting me know

[@wallyzeisig]

Fantastic!!! You certainly saved my bacon. My little Yorkie jumped and bit my blinds and now I know how to fix it without buying a new one. Thank you very much.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Im glad I could help

[@Dinalistan]

Mr. Shane, you just saved me a lot some money, THANK YOU!!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thankyou. Im glad I could help

[@henryaisuelinmhen890]

Thanks for sharing this. It just saved me of any issue on my tenant contract. Deposit Guaranteed.

[@evaluvleealways]

THANK YOU!!! I can't find these blinds anywhere to replace them..so why not repair them 🤷🏽‍♀️ Thanks for showing me how!👍🏽

[@whoees3953]

This is a great video and very helpful. I'd just like to add that you're supposed to alternate sides of the ladder string with the pull string every three blinds going down. It's supposed to reduce wear.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

thankyou. yes, I did forget to add that. Thanks

[@stephaniebooker6092]

You just saved me a bunch of money for blinds I would have to pay for when I move out of my rental house . 👍🏽 thank you!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

+Stephanie Booker Thankyou Stephanie. Im glad that I could help.

[@latriceblack4672]

OMG !!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I JUST FINISHED FIXING 2 OF MY BLINDS THANKS TO YOU!!! ❤

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Im glad i could help. Thanks for watching

[@FearlessPursuitsEMPOWERTube]

You saved my bacon!! Yes, that was an intentional pun because I LOVED your shirt. Seriously though, thanks for this tutorial! It helped SO much and I'm very grateful to you for doing this!

[@georgen2793]

Great video - thanks for saving me from buying new blinds! And I love the t-shirt. Everybody loves bacon!

[@chineseeyedgrowr9182]

Ok just watched the video after initial comment on your t-shirt. Dude, that was straight up genius!! Thanx for sharing Shane. Keep up the humor and keep the vids coming

[@michaelad.jordan3534]

You just saved my security deposit, thank you!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Glad I could help

[@lyn883]

This is seriously the most helpful video, ever. Thank you!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

thankyou. Im glad I was able to help

[@margj6909]

Best video I found to describe the process and he gave lots of good tips! Did 3 blinds that my kitty had fun with. Awesome TShirt too! :)

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pamelahill2014]

Thank you soooo much!!! This is a great video and you helped me save money by fixing my own blind instead of buying more!!!! AwesomeNess

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Im glad I could help

[@pearlllg]

I am new here, and don't know if anyone has mentioned this already, but you can also use this method to shorten your blinds so you don't have a ton of unused slats hanging below your window or bunching up at the bottom when the shade is down. That is one of my pet peeves, I guess. It makes me crazy to go to someone's house where everything is all nice and fancy and see the big blob of mini-blinds hanging uselessly off the bottom of the shade. But, now I know not to pitch the slats I take out, as I can use them to repair my blind later! Thank you, Shane!

[@fredcdobbs823]

I was wondering where to get replacement slats; checking my overhang now

[@jenniferbaumgaertel7951]

You ,sir, are a life saver. My dogs broke a few slats on my $100 custom fit blackout blinds but thanks to you they are perfect!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

thankyou. Im glad I could help. Thanks for watching

[@kkimzz]

This was very instructive. Thank you for making this video. I was nervous fish lining the rope back through because I wasn't sure if it had to go a special way through the ladder rope. But I just kept going putting the rope back through without worrying too much and it worked!! Tysm!!!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

thanks for watching. One thing I didnt show is when fishing the rope back down, be sure to alternate on passing thru the other rope thats holding the slats. This way it will keep your rope straight up and down.

[@yatinexile7144]

Awesome video, Shane! I just now replaced two slats that were broken by the neighborhood cat. Now I can go to Home Depot and get my $25 back for the replacement blinds I bought last week.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thanks for watching. Im glad i was able to help you out

[@eponymousIme]

My previous cat bent one of the slats pawing at the mini-blinds when there was a squirrel taunting him from outside the window. And now my new feral rescue kittens have shredded the cords on the blinds. I'm being forced to acquire new skills. ;-)

[@ragtie6177]

switched over from your Facebook notification to watch this on KZbin Shane. great video brother now a lot of people can fix their own blinds.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

+Rag Tie Thanks Rag Tie

[@lennettapeterson7417]

Shane, You just saved me $150! Thanks, guy, I got this!

[@ItsMe-xx8hj]

OMG! l I been throwing out blinds everytime I break one. I decided 2 see if there was a easy fix being a woman I thought no way!😊 Went thru several found this one success! It took me a alot of minutes lol.. but my blinds are officially done. Thank you Mr. Shane! 5stars 4sure!!😊😊😊

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Glad I could help and thanks for the 5 Stars!!!

[@chastitycox6633]

Thank you for this video. Living in the desert all the top slats have sun rot and fell apart. But there are tons of unused slats at the bottom. Look forward to trying to repair them myself. And save a ton of money.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Im glad I could be of help. They may be a bit different color, since the ones on the bottom didnt get as much sunlight as the others.. But that will soon change , as they are exposed to the sunlight too

[@chastitycox6633]

@@ShanesHobbyShop I dont mind if they are different colors as long as people cant see in. We've been here 4 years and they weren't new then. Im sure the property management will be happy they dont have to replace them now.

[@stephennicholson4229]

Great video, you've just saved me spending money I can't afford right now buying new blinds so thank you!

[@user-ec3vv4id2d]

This was so easy to do and only took me like maybe 10 minutes! Thank you!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

You're welcome!

[@natalia2388]

Here because these types of blinds are illigal in Canada. The new safer versions are 4x the price. I have 3 slates to fix and excited to attempt this

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

YEA!! Thats what I like to hear, that I have helped somebody out!! Please write me back and let me know how things turned out for you! Stop in again ANYTIME, I welcome you here and I just started to make videos again after a long break.

[@kvol1668]

I live on a military base, and we have ancient blinds that are just brittle. So this video showed me how to fix it myself so I'm not bothered by the broken blinds, without having to pay the property managers for blinds that have seen better days.

[@BrittanyMayBee]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Finally fixed 2 sets today. After a cat and a baby, there were gaping holes in our blinds in the home we rent. I sure didn’t want to pay for that out of pocket.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

thankyou. Im glad I could help. Thanks for watching

[@jodysisemore6288]

First off my boyfriend and friend watched me fo this and they both were floored when i was doing this and idolized me when i finished my blinds! Thanks dude for your video!

[@jocybourgeois1012]

Omg! This was soooo easy!! My cats break the ones close to the bottom so I did it without taken them down and it worked perfectly- super FAST also. Thank you so much 😁

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Glad it helped!

[@ashleysillavan7358]

Thank you so much shane this video helped me so much with fixing my moms blinds for her. She didn't have the money to replace them to i came upon your video to fix them! Thanks again!!!!

[@laticiadee8754]

Omg, thank you..you just saved me 160$

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Glad I could help!

[@lisawallace2677]

Thank you for the information about fixing mini blinds....I will give this a try this week...

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

thank you. I hope I was able to help save you money.

[@eddylee587]

Thanks for the repair video. Exactly what I was looking for! Great repair!👍

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Great to hear!

[@davidintel]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make this video, much appreciated.

[@jbarajas9765]

Sir, you are a genius! Thank you.

[@MachinaCinema]

Shane. I left my dog at home and he decided to chew up my blinds. Didn’t know what I was going to do because they are custom 9’ long. I was thinking of packing it all in and just moving but luckily I found your video. Now I’ll fix the blinds and go Look for my dog.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Im glad i was able to help (and save a dog's life, LOL)

[@lorribaier]

Hi Shane. I went looking for a video about fixing blinds and didn't expect to be so entertained. Love the t-shirt and love your delivery!! Oh, and thanks also for the instructions!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thankyou for the kind words. I appreciate that very much

[@mashfiqulislam8332]

You are Great!! I am very glad to have this video, you saved a lot of all of our money. Thank you and God bless you.

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thanks. Im glad i was able to help you

[@samhirsch09]

This man is so precious.

[@Dr.Peppermintz]

Thanks shane. I just finished your video, and I wanted to let you know that I love your atmosphere. From the beginning to the "this is Shane, signing off"; very professional and honestly, cute! I am very happy that i'll be able to fix my blinds... once I figure out the width of them and where to get the individual pieces! Pesky cats!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Thankyou for the kind words. Im glad I was able to help

[@kristincollins5468]

Thank you!! You just saved me $120 in blinds my cats have destroyed!! Just bought all new blinds and a week later they're all broken.. 🤦‍♀️

[@ArunKumar-ob4rv]

Thanks Sir. My apartments said they would charge me $35 per blind. I was able to manage changing these blinds myself

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Awesome. Im glad I was able to help

[@catherinemincy2238]

Thanks! Just fixed the blinds in our rental instead of having to replace them! Great info

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Glad it helped!

[@cherylinoklahoma9624]

Thanks for this tutorial Shane! My first time at your site, found you in the comments at Cy's. I'm now a Subscriber, I'll be back :) Also, the pieces make great markers for the garden and potted plants! Repair, Reuse, Repurpose ...

[@ScottElblein]

Quick tip: you can use scotch tape to tape the string to something like a toothpick (or even a straight section of wire coat hanger if you're feeling really froggy) and use that to thread the string through the slats. This way you can do a few at a time. Little bit of a sanity saver. =)

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

Good Tip. Thanks

[@annbradford4513]

THIS was the part I was dreading.. and could totally see where I would loose it!

[@TheWinonaJohnson]

That is a great tip! Totally going to use it!

[@mon1aro]

Awesome. thank you very much. our new cat just went ballistic on our blinds and bent 3. but now I can fix instead of replacing. Big thumbs up!!

[@ShanesHobbyShop]

thankyou. Im glad I could help. Thanks for watching