Does anyone have a good website to buy window coverings thats very cheap?

My boyfriend and I are redoing a house together and each room is getting a total make over. We are trying to cut down on costs with window coverings and need some ideas of where to buy these besides Walmart. I do have access to a sewing machine also. Just looking for some ideas. Thanks

I bought some close-out panels at Overstock.com and was very pleased with them.

Also, you might want to consider using sheets for your ‘drapes’. They already have a hem in them and you can put a pole through the hem, or attach draprey clips. They will puddle on the floor and look great.

What kind of window treatments work well with bay windows that are on the front of the house?

Another asker asked how she should decorate the area around her bay windows. Those answers (benches, plants, wicker, etc) were helpful, but I am more interested in window treatments.

I would use the rice paper blinds. The filter out the suns rays but let the light in. They also make mechanical ones with remote controls.( Sound like a kids toy.)

How to Install Horizontal Window Blinds video

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How should the slats on my window blinds be turned to block the most heat?

Trying to block some of the heat coming into my home. I think the slats on the window blinds should be turned so that the edge close to the window goes down, my husband thinks it will block more heat going the other way. Any thoughts?

I think that you are right and that, unless you want to keep adjusting the slats, the angle should be equal to your latitude. For example, if you are in Philadelphia, PA (40°N), the slats should be 40° from the horizontal. That way, you will reflect the most light back to the window. It won’t go back thru but it might localize the heat there.