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.
To see our installation video, click here: • Installing 2” faux woo...

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@kathrynjones6328
@kathrynjones6328 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
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 9 ай бұрын
I agree!!!
@mrssmith3051
@mrssmith3051 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I just purchased these exact blinds. So happy to have found your video. “Don’t cut the middle string” 👍🏿
@michaelplettl5061
@michaelplettl5061 3 жыл бұрын
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. :-)
@brianwalsh4952
@brianwalsh4952 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I like how you showed the box. The minute I saw the box I was like....yeah! This is it!!
@julianoelle3888
@julianoelle3888 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@karenhoward6712
@karenhoward6712 2 жыл бұрын
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 🤩!!
@anniemg8509
@anniemg8509 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys so much! Got my blinds shortened and looks great! God bless
@kathyc2001
@kathyc2001 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@matthewbarnes375
@matthewbarnes375 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@nh4543
@nh4543 Жыл бұрын
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!!!
@sshan5628
@sshan5628 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, very informative. Very carefully done. Very helpful! Thanks!!!
@yogiyoda
@yogiyoda 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid! The Missus seems super sweet and smart too!
@tomwerkheiser7211
@tomwerkheiser7211 2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@willchap2
@willchap2 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making my life easier. It's my first installation with cordless 2" blinds. Easy to follow tutorial.
@mereese1
@mereese1 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@diegovega2
@diegovega2 2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Now THAT would make a great video!
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 жыл бұрын
Someone else is looking for information on fixing the retractable string. Any hints?
@kateturnbow3271
@kateturnbow3271 2 жыл бұрын
Would love to know how you did it. I can't figure out how to get the housing open that holds the tension cords.
@joedevitto6113
@joedevitto6113 Жыл бұрын
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 ~
@Chillmaster04
@Chillmaster04 3 жыл бұрын
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 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! I hope your project is very successful!
@sarahpendleton5158
@sarahpendleton5158 2 жыл бұрын
I just have to say, I loved listening to you two work together. You’re so cute!
@rlw3461
@rlw3461 2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. We like working together; we’ll celebrate our 30th anniversary in January.
@macmex9763
@macmex9763 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate how you explain in such detail. This video was very helpful! I needed to see and hear what you were doing.
@shelleywetzel7292
@shelleywetzel7292 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I’ve put off doing this for 3years because I didn’t want to ruin them. 8 blinds, DONE!!
@Krllliy
@Krllliy Жыл бұрын
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!!!
@pambeck324
@pambeck324 Жыл бұрын
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.😊
@josephinebaich8341
@josephinebaich8341 2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Hope it turned out well!
@ChangedOne4Life
@ChangedOne4Life 3 жыл бұрын
This video was great!! I used this guide and it worked like a charm.
@tamaramorgan119
@tamaramorgan119 6 ай бұрын
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 KZfaq that much. Thanks again!
@schrobro8964
@schrobro8964 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh thank you for this video I have these exact blinds and I was so nervous
@jenniferbailey5914
@jenniferbailey5914 Ай бұрын
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 KZfaq. I’ve saved so much money!
@judeburdge6575
@judeburdge6575 10 ай бұрын
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.
@TrueBondigi
@TrueBondigi 12 күн бұрын
Thank you for this straight to the point, well placed, almost in the room with you guys type of explanation! Appreciate you!
@asliceofdelight
@asliceofdelight Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jameycollins725
@jameycollins725 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Me too 😭
@Alicat1178
@Alicat1178 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Good work! Thank you for watching and commenting.
@karenporter3875
@karenporter3875 3 жыл бұрын
Great job guys. Thanks.
@allancheli
@allancheli 2 жыл бұрын
Best. Ideo instruction for shortening cordless blinds. Thank you so much
@kathimoore7860
@kathimoore7860 Жыл бұрын
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.
@stephengulla5356
@stephengulla5356 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@FrankDeSantis-dl7sl
@FrankDeSantis-dl7sl 3 ай бұрын
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!
@ashleypacpaco1932
@ashleypacpaco1932 2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Happens to the best of us!
@krithikakarthik6163
@krithikakarthik6163 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for the video. This just saved us ton of time.
@lindadavison2764
@lindadavison2764 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! Kudos to the lady who knew the short cuts!
@markc5067
@markc5067 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@billstolz3451
@billstolz3451 3 жыл бұрын
Good job. You made that look much easier than it really is.
@therealjuicewardo6046
@therealjuicewardo6046 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the No headache installation 👍
@kimbergidget1
@kimbergidget1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very easy to understand and better than the other vids I watched! My project was a success thanks to you!
@t.a.gretler4485
@t.a.gretler4485 Жыл бұрын
We were stumped on the whole trimming the cords thing, thanks for making it clear! Great job, we've subscribed!
@nottangel
@nottangel Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@tolucolopez3338
@tolucolopez3338 3 жыл бұрын
Love the information👍🙂i use this video for my house 🏠...thank you
@mosestorres6553
@mosestorres6553 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’m fixing to cut 2 of the same blinds today. Your video is very helpful.
@stlmomof4
@stlmomof4 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video! Very helpful!
@mookiefourever4620
@mookiefourever4620 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video love the last part when you said now all we need for the kids to clean this up lol 😂
@MJ-ey8ng
@MJ-ey8ng 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike and Molly!
@dishee2
@dishee2 5 ай бұрын
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!
@sylviawoodwar3505
@sylviawoodwar3505 2 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed. Bought different brand and could not understand their directions. Thank You.
@beatricevancroonenborg9465
@beatricevancroonenborg9465 2 жыл бұрын
I like that Nancy vocalizes her thoughts along the way, because that’s just what I’d be thinking too.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 жыл бұрын
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
@kiddshellac
@kiddshellac Жыл бұрын
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 👍
@oviedo2912
@oviedo2912 3 жыл бұрын
Great job! Thanks.
@boldty653
@boldty653 24 күн бұрын
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 23 күн бұрын
Sorry for your loss.
@mywithallmyart
@mywithallmyart 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! So easy to understand! I love the way you two work together! I also have about 10 extra slats!
@vatospainting
@vatospainting Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, we like each other =) 31 years and counting! Thanks for the support!
@jeffjacoby3039
@jeffjacoby3039 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope your project is a huge success!
@cnccrn
@cnccrn Жыл бұрын
I just now used a wire cutter. Perfect bite length and easier to control direction. Thanks for the video ✅
@wesleysolis3866
@wesleysolis3866 3 ай бұрын
Pretty straightforward, I'll be doing this to two blinds. Thank you! 😎👍🏽
@sandrawynn1591
@sandrawynn1591 2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you’re welcome!
@shadbakht
@shadbakht 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I was looking for
@bliz8749
@bliz8749 Жыл бұрын
thank you for educating us. Both of you make a good team.
@lorenrickey5481
@lorenrickey5481 Жыл бұрын
I saved all the extra slats and use them for shims.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Жыл бұрын
Interesting idea! Thanks!
@estherdelgado1167
@estherdelgado1167 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I just bought some of these blinds and have a few to adjust.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@stephanieedwards154
@stephanieedwards154 5 ай бұрын
All the way in UK.....Greenwich London....this was SO helpful and clear. Ta!
@djcsound
@djcsound 2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Do you think the wider blinds are difficult to raise and lower?
@djcsound
@djcsound 2 жыл бұрын
@@fixthishouse3303 Not at all, naturally they're a bit heavier but not by much since the spring loaded cords do most of the work.
@virginia1116
@virginia1116 2 жыл бұрын
Big help. Thank you.
@juliereece1871
@juliereece1871 2 жыл бұрын
Your video was very helpful!
@52772
@52772 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for an easy way to remove extra blinds. Am going to every windw blinds in my house and remove those extras blinds.
@a-dub
@a-dub Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@palmtree22222
@palmtree22222 4 ай бұрын
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!
@richardu6244
@richardu6244 2 жыл бұрын
excellent video. So much easier to follow that that Home Depot guy Jay. Thanks. I'll do mine when I get home tonight.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hope you were successful!
@teresajohnson9082
@teresajohnson9082 Жыл бұрын
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.
@jcapasso1744
@jcapasso1744 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, one of the best I have ever seen. Very well done. Thank you!
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@derikdang8829
@derikdang8829 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for such a detail setup.
@phillipgrimshaw4934
@phillipgrimshaw4934 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for these instructions! So much easier and less intimidating than trying to read the instructions.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Lyubovstrauss
@Lyubovstrauss 2 жыл бұрын
excellent. thank you for your tips. It is the best tutorial on how to shorten 2" faux wood blinds. Thank you.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@meangreen2792
@meangreen2792 Жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING video on explaining this. Step by step. Just terrific. 🤙👍👌💯
@mikalaposley1287
@mikalaposley1287 3 ай бұрын
Awesome video demonstration!!! Thanks for your help!!!
@shaheenahmad8859
@shaheenahmad8859 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative 👏
@Tweetybirdy89
@Tweetybirdy89 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much
@kathygomez9961
@kathygomez9961 Ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial, thanks!
@florentineortiz3274
@florentineortiz3274 Жыл бұрын
Ma’am! You should consider having your own channel! All your suggestions are spot on, great job
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Жыл бұрын
Lol, this is my channel 😊 My husband helps me and we like working together - married 30+ years. Thanks!
@anthonyhendricks1236
@anthonyhendricks1236 3 жыл бұрын
thank you for the info
@kenc2194
@kenc2194 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@AdamAdam-oh7ee
@AdamAdam-oh7ee 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much doing great job
@aerialpicsandvids6090
@aerialpicsandvids6090 4 ай бұрын
Great job you two...you gave me the confidence to do this and it was a success! Thank you
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 4 ай бұрын
Awesome! Congrats!
@nancyhashimi9937
@nancyhashimi9937 Жыл бұрын
Thank you !! Very helpful 👌👌👌
@tomwatson4916
@tomwatson4916 Жыл бұрын
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
@donnasmith2842
@donnasmith2842 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, this video is so easy to follow and get it right. The wife asked the right questions.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dcarranza88
@dcarranza88 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you great video
@Stephthechickenlady
@Stephthechickenlady 2 жыл бұрын
Loved your video. I'm about to attempt the same thing.
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@treetoptreetop2730
@treetoptreetop2730 10 ай бұрын
That's a great video. I really needed to know how to do this. Thank you for sharing.
@KiraSingsSongs
@KiraSingsSongs 2 жыл бұрын
“That’s why we’re together” Awwww! :)
@fixthishouse3303
@fixthishouse3303 2 жыл бұрын
Married 30 years… makes me sound old, lol!
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