Aside from its clean good looks as a window treatment, there are two good reasons why a cordless window blind is better than a corded one: 1) If you have small children, the dangling cord can be a ...

It’s time for us to shed some light on blinds. Meant to filter and insulate, blinds are typically defined as horizontal or vertical slats made of metal, plastic and/or occasionally fabric that are ...

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New research serves as a warning about a common household item that can pose a serious safety threat to young children: window blind cords. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that ...

They don’t look dangerous – not like a knife or open flame – but the cords on window blinds and shades can be just as deadly when they get wrapped around a child’s neck. Subscribe to read this story ...

Andrea Sutton, a mom in Firestone, Colo., was trying to put her 3-year-old son Daniel down for a nap, but he wasn't having it. It was January, too cold for him to burn off much energy outside, and he ...

As helpful as window blinds can be for limiting and shutting out sunlight or curious passersby, they can often prove difficult to fully raise or lower, especially if they get stuck. You may find ...