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

[@kathrynjones6328]

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]

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]

I agree!!!

[@lindadavison2764]

Thank you so much for sharing! Kudos to the lady who knew the short cuts!

[@sarahpendleton5158]

I just have to say, I loved listening to you two work together. You’re so cute!

[@jasminefells5746]

Thank you! I just purchased these exact blinds. So happy to have found your video. “Don’t cut the middle string” 👍🏿

[@rlw3461]

You guys are funny. Don't lose your bride she's a gem, very smart and clever too. You work good together

[@fixthishouse3303]

Thanks for the kind words. We like working together; we’ll celebrate our 30th anniversary in January.

[@nh4543]

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!!!

[@michaelplettl5061]

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. :-)

[@jenniferbailey5914]

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 KZbin. I’ve saved so much money!

[@shelleywetzel7292]

Thank you so much! I’ve put off doing this for 3years because I didn’t want to ruin them. 8 blinds, DONE!!

[@mrssmith3051]

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! 👍

[@brianwalsh4952]

Great video. I like how you showed the box. The minute I saw the box I was like....yeah! This is it!!

[@MA.CUTLER]

Great vid.... the lady was a BIG help also pointing out important steps👍🏽👍🏽

[@asliceofdelight]

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]

Thank you!

[@tamaramorgan119]

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 KZbin that much. Thanks again!

[@judeburdge6575]

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.

[@matthewbarnes375]

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.

[@beatricevancroonenborg9465]

I like that Nancy vocalizes her thoughts along the way, because that’s just what I’d be thinking too.

[@fixthishouse3303]

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

[@mereese1]

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]

Thanks!

[@dishee2]

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!

[@sshan5628]

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]

exactly what I thought, but thank you for the video it is very educational and I just learned what I have to do.

[@dgsoriano]

Thanks, very informative. Very carefully done. Very helpful! Thanks!!!

[@karenhoward6712]

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 🤩!!

[@stephengulla5356]

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]

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.

[@Chillmaster04]

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]

Thank you for the kind words! I hope your project is very successful!

[@pambeck324]

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.😊

[@marcelabenichou9073]

You're so funny, I liked the way you and your wife worked together and you explained very well. Thanks.

[@diegovega2]

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]

Now THAT would make a great video!

[@fixthishouse3303]

Someone else is looking for information on fixing the retractable string. Any hints?

[@kateturnbow3271]

Would love to know how you did it. I can't figure out how to get the housing open that holds the tension cords.

[@kathyc2001]

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!

[@kathimoore7860]

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.

[@tomwerkheiser7211]

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]

Thank you!

[@KiraSingsSongs]

“That’s why we’re together” Awwww! :)

[@fixthishouse3303]

Married 30 years… makes me sound old, lol!

[@jeffjacoby3039]

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]

Thank you! I hope your project is a huge success!

[@allancheli]

Best. Ideo instruction for shortening cordless blinds. Thank you so much

[@phillipgrimshaw4934]

Thank you for these instructions! So much easier and less intimidating than trying to read the instructions.

[@fixthishouse3303]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TrueBondigi]

Thank you for this straight to the point, well placed, almost in the room with you guys type of explanation! Appreciate you!

[@Stacibytheriver]

This video was easier for me to understand than the other video I watched.

[@rosecano9530]

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.

[@nottangel]

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]

Glad it helped!

[@donnasmith2842]

Thanks, this video is so easy to follow and get it right. The wife asked the right questions.

[@fixthishouse3303]

Thanks!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you so much! So easy to understand! I love the way you two work together! I also have about 10 extra slats!

[@julianoelle3888]

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.

[@ashleypacpaco1932]

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]

Happens to the best of us!

[@macmex9763]

I really appreciate how you explain in such detail. This video was very helpful! I needed to see and hear what you were doing.

[@FrankDeSantis-dl7sl]

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!

[@jameycollins725]

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]

Me too 😭

[@curt9]

Nice and easy now! Mine had instructions but just pictures no words. Great video ❤

[@anniemg8509]

Thank you guys so much! Got my blinds shortened and looks great! God bless

[@SocalBeck]

Thank you for making my life easier. It's my first installation with cordless 2" blinds. Easy to follow tutorial.

[@a-dub]

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]

Thanks for watching!

[@mosestorres6553]

Thank you, I’m fixing to cut 2 of the same blinds today. Your video is very helpful.

[@vatospainting]

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]

Thanks! Yes, we like each other =) 31 years and counting! Thanks for the support!

[@schrobro8964]

Oh my gosh thank you for this video I have these exact blinds and I was so nervous

[@t.a.gretler4485]

We were stumped on the whole trimming the cords thing, thanks for making it clear! Great job, we've subscribed!

[@52772]

Thank you for an easy way to remove extra blinds. Am going to every windw blinds in my house and remove those extras blinds.

[@josephinebaich8341]

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]

Hope it turned out well!

[@yogiyoda]

Thanks for the vid! The Missus seems super sweet and smart too!

[@wesleysolis3866]

Pretty straightforward, I'll be doing this to two blinds. Thank you! 😎👍🏽

[@kimbergidget1]

Thank you! Very easy to understand and better than the other vids I watched! My project was a success thanks to you!

[@florentineortiz3274]

Ma’am! You should consider having your own channel! All your suggestions are spot on, great job

[@fixthishouse3303]

Lol, this is my channel 😊 My husband helps me and we like working together - married 30+ years. Thanks!

[@cnccrn]

I just now used a wire cutter. Perfect bite length and easier to control direction. Thanks for the video ✅

[@shelbyedwards605]

Thank you for sharing this information. The directions that came with the blinds were very unclear. This helps a lot!

[@fixthishouse3303]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@palmtree22222]

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!

[@kiddshellac]

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 👍

[@markc5067]

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]

You’re welcome!

[@billstolz3451]

Good job. You made that look much easier than it really is.

[@o.g.2716]

I just want to start off saying I hate blinds because they are so hard to clean ! 😝 I moved into a house with lots of windows with them. Some of the blinds were too long and the pile of extra layers accumulated even more dirt. Well this video showed me how to very easily cut them . I didn’t think I could do this myself. It felt sooo good and I wanted to say THANK YOU for making it so easy to do with your video!!! 😄 I hate reading instructions on these boxes because I get confused so easily.

[@fixthishouse3303]

Thank you for the kind words! I hate cleaning blinds, too. I usually take them down and put them in the bathtub/shower to wash them.

[@estherdelgado1167]

Thank you so much for this video. I just bought some of these blinds and have a few to adjust.

[@fixthishouse3303]

Glad I could help!

[@Alicat1178]

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]

Awesome! Good work! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@stephanieedwards154]

All the way in UK.....Greenwich London....this was SO helpful and clear. Ta!

[@kenc2194]

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.

[@sylviawoodwar3505]

Just what I needed. Bought different brand and could not understand their directions. Thank You.

[@joedevitto6113]

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 ~

[@djcsound]

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]

Awesome! Do you think the wider blinds are difficult to raise and lower?

[@djcsound]

@@fixthishouse3303 Not at all, naturally they're a bit heavier but not by much since the spring loaded cords do most of the work.

[@Lyubovstrauss]

excellent. thank you for your tips. It is the best tutorial on how to shorten 2" faux wood blinds. Thank you.

[@fixthishouse3303]

You’re welcome!

[@boldty653]

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]

Sorry for your loss.

[@meangreen2792]

OUTSTANDING video on explaining this. Step by step. Just terrific. 🤙👍👌💯

[@aerialpicsandvids6090]

Great job you two...you gave me the confidence to do this and it was a success! Thank you

[@fixthishouse3303]

Awesome! Congrats!

[@MJ-ey8ng]

Thank you Mike and Molly!

[@KymberleyStark]

Thanks guys; you can easily simply break each slat, no need to cut 😊

[@brianfuller5157]

Just came across this, thank goodness. I have these exact blinds from Home Depot installed 3 years ago . I put off shortening them, and lost the instructions. I have 8 to do, and this will make my life a lot easier. P.S. Guess who cut the center cord on the first try?.....Took the hit on that one

[@fixthishouse3303]

Yup, I think that middle string is a problem for a lot of homeowners. Have fun shortening them and thanks for commenting!

[@sandrawynn1591]

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]

Thank you and you’re welcome!

[@neomatrix2722]

I agree with the earlier comment Lifesaver video thank you guys

[@treetoptreetop2730]

That's a great video. I really needed to know how to do this. Thank you for sharing.

[@richardu6244]

excellent video. So much easier to follow that that Home Depot guy Jay. Thanks. I'll do mine when I get home tonight.

[@fixthishouse3303]

Thanks! I hope you were successful!

[@tomwatson4916]

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

[@ljm0991]

Thank you I also cut the middle string. They need to rewrite the instructions! The blinds company also forgot to say to keep the top ladder in tact, I was so confused

[@fixthishouse3303]

I’ll guess that a lot of people have the same problem.

[@bliz8749]

thank you for educating us. Both of you make a good team.

[@lorenrickey5481]

I saved all the extra slats and use them for shims.

[@fixthishouse3303]

Interesting idea! Thanks!

[@kathygomez9961]

Excellent tutorial, thanks!

[@v.n1415]

Thank you for sharing now I can shorten my blinds 😊

[@fixthishouse3303]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rakeshsood2454]

Clear and slow video. Clearly explain Thanks. Wud you please post an video how to trim both ends horizontally.

[@fixthishouse3303]

Is this what you need? How to trim left and right sides of Venetian blinds? How to TRIM and Adapt VENETIAN BLINDS to Fit Your Window kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX7dd5StiK2an80

[@derikdang8829]

Thank you so much for such a detail setup.

[@davidsaleba]

Thank you for making life easier 👍

[@krithikakarthik6163]

Many thanks for the video. This just saved us ton of time.

[@mikalaposley1287]

Awesome video demonstration!!! Thanks for your help!!!

[@jfgoes00]

Best video! Very easy to understand. Thank you, guys.

[@fixthishouse3303]

You’re welcome!

[@ChangedOne4Life]

This video was great!! I used this guide and it worked like a charm.

[@skabettispaghetti5451]

Thank you for this, and especially for the warning on which strings to cut! I made that booboo once, and it was a disaster.

[@teresajohnson9082]

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.

[@moderodriguez8010]

Great video... your nails are beautiful Sr.

[@therealjuicewardo6046]

Thanks for the No headache installation 👍