Rooms and problem windows
Bay windows, bathrooms, child safety and other situations where the standard advice doesn't quite fit.
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Blinds for bathrooms: what survives steam and splashes
Which blinds cope with bathroom moisture (and which quietly fail), privacy options for frosted-glass rooms, and fitting into tiles safely.
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Blinds for bay windows: measuring, angles and alignment
How to plan blinds for a bay window: one blind per facet, measuring the angles, keeping headrails aligned, and when to call a professional.
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Blinds for roof windows and skylights: codes, fitting and safety
Why you usually don't measure a roof window, how to find its size code, branded versus own-brand blinds, and when fitting at height is worth paying for.
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Child-safe blinds: UK rules and what to fit in kids' rooms
UK child safety rules for blind cords and chains, what fitters must do by law, and the safest blind choices for nurseries and kids' rooms.
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Conservatory blinds: roof, walls and doors, and what to DIY
Roof blinds versus side-window blinds, why roof panels are hard to measure, what blinds can and can't do about heat and glare, and when to pay for a fitter.
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No-drill blinds for uPVC windows and rented homes
Perfect Fit-style frame blinds, tension-fit rollers and stick-on blinds compared: which suits your window, what to check before ordering, and what to ask a landlord.
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Thermal and blackout blinds: what they can and can't do for heat
Do thermal blinds keep heat in? What the evidence shows, which blinds and fits hold the most warmth, and how blackout blinds help in summer heat.
