Blinds Sentence Examples

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  • She opened the mini blinds and looked down at the busy city six stories below.

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  • Her blinds remained open and he could see the room key on the nightstand.

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  • Install window blinds that you can open when the bathroom is not in use.

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  • Her apartment was cold, and sunlight streamed through the blinds, making her head pound harder.

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  • Wood blinds with three-inch slats will mimic the look of a plantation shutter.

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  • Mini blinds are ideal window treatments in many homes.

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  • If the room appears dark, open the blinds or curtains or turn a lamp on.

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  • Flex vac is an easy way to clean your draperies, your shelves, and the window blinds in your home.

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  • Blinds or Roman shades are nice window treatments.

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  • White-backed draperies, blinds, and shutters can reflect the light from south-facing windows, keeping a home much cooler in summer.

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  • Venetian blinds where fitted are included in the sale price.

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  • The most popular for conservatory blinds in the UK feature special reflective aluminum backing.. .

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  • Titan 68 was a dual door bus originally and has Manchester style destination blinds.

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  • Yet there are people who actually attend the ceremony in carriages where the plain white robes have been hung up instead of proper blinds.

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  • Austin Marr conservatory blinds provide high quality, made to measure conservatory blinds.

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  • Verosol has also developed and patented a compact roller mechanism that can contain two independently operable roller blinds in a sleek enclosure.

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  • That said " glass enclosures " of this type are not fully complete without some form of sun shading or blinds.

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  • And like the profuse intertwining vines, this Garden of Eden weaves a magic spell that blinds love forever.

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  • Window blinds typically have cords for raising and lowering the shades, which could become wrapped around your baby's neck or body, so keep these cords out of reach and avoid placing the crib near a window.

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  • These blinds block light that strikes them from certain angles, while allowing light from other angles to pass through.

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  • He especially likes the strings that hang down from the mini blinds.

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  • First, many cats play with window blinds and with the strings hanging down.

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  • Hard window treatments include blinds, shutters, screens, and specialty glass applications.

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  • When choosing window treatments for a theater room, keep in mind that light blocking blinds and fabrics will be beneficial during daytime movie screenings.

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  • Instead, spend your window budget on solid color blinds or shades in a neutral tone for privacy.

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  • When it's time for a décor change, the blinds or shades will still be in place and you can substitute in a new pair of curtain panels in the new décor.

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  • Allow as much light as possible in and avoid heavy draperies and blinds.

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  • Home Decorators web site has a superior section on how to choose blinds and shades, and how to measure windows.

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  • Its blinds and shades glossary explains mounting terms and makes it an extremely user-friendly experience.

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  • As a less expensive option, wood blinds will add warmth to a bay window along with excellent light control.

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  • The bay windows can still be fitted with blinds or shades that coordinate with the main drapery panels.

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  • The combination of blinds and draperies will add great energy efficiency to the bay window area.

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  • The most popular window treatment is either shades or blinds.

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  • Roman shades are tailored, sophisticated, and can be made in any fabric, while blinds are simple, practical, and offer varying amounts of light and privacy.

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  • Keep it simple by sticking with blinds or sheer white curtains, or select a heavy fabric that complements your wall color.

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  • Simple shutters and blinds can also work well.

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  • Steam cleaning also works well for drapes, curtains, blinds and furniture.

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  • At Home Depot, you can also find the rest of the window treatment supplies you need such as curtains, drapes, valances, blinds and shades.

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  • Teens may be particularly vulnerable to some of these scams because the potential to earn money often blinds them to the facts.

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  • You can then choose from draperies, panels, wooden blinds, as well as fabric shades and panels.

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  • Your windows are visible from both inside and outside the home, and the blinds, shades, drapes, and window treatments that you choose to style each room in your home can reveal volumes about your personality.

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  • A valance is simply a stylish piece of cloth that is specifically cut, decorated and designed to drape over your window to add superior style to your drapes or blinds with or without a cornice.

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  • Of all the styles and selections of window treatments available on the market, blinds need the most work to dress up.

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  • Even the fanciest Roman blinds can go unnoticed without a valance.

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  • Vinyl blinds are a popular and economical choice for a basic window covering.

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  • Whether you're looking for roller blinds or traditional slatted mini blinds to go with your new windows or just want to update the look of a room, there are vinyl blinds out there to match your décor, your taste and your budget.

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  • Vinyl blinds known as roller blinds or roller shades are a wonderful choice for bedrooms because they do a great job of blocking out as much light as possible.

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  • Roller blinds can be used alone on a window or behind regular curtains for a softer look.

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  • Another good thing about roller blinds is that they can easily be raised and lowered to let in more or less light when you want it.

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  • For most other purposes outside of the bedroom and bathroom, you'll probably want more traditional roller blinds, usually referred to as mini blinds or vertical blinds, depending on which way the slats run.

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  • Both types of roller blinds are made of slats of vinyl that are threaded together, allowing for ease of lowering and raising (or moving from side to side, in the case of vertical blinds).

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  • Mini blinds also have a wand attached to one side that allows you to change the tilt of the slats to allow more or less light in.

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  • Roller blinds can be purchased in a variety of colors to fit your décor, and they can be mounted either inside or outside the frame of the window.

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  • Roller blinds are usually rather inexpensive.

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  • Some people don't like the look of roller blinds.

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  • Cords can be a safety hazard for young children if you like to leave the blinds pulled to the top of the window.

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  • Before you go shopping for vinyl blinds or vinyl roller shades, make sure that you have taken accurate measurements of all the windows or glass doors that need blinds.

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  • There is nothing more frustrating than buying blinds, bringing them home and not having them fit, especially if you've spent money to have them custom cut.

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  • Blinds can be purchased at many different stores, from discount retailers to home improvement stores to home décor shops.

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  • You are more likely to find only standard sizes when you shop in these places, but many home improvement stores will cut blinds down for you if you need a special size.

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  • If your windows are truly unique sizes, or if you want more choice in terms of color and style, your best bet is to search for vinyl roller blinds on the Internet.

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  • No matter where you shop for vinyl blinds online, make sure you check out the return policy before you place your order.

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  • You don't want to be stuck with blinds that are the wrong size for your windows or that turn out to be a different color than they looked on the computer screen.

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  • If you need a refrigerator, blinds and carpet, the total for items purchased at the same time may make you eligible.

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  • Shades or blinds can also keep out bright streetlights or headlights during the night.

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  • He not only lights the way in darkened areas, but when he flashes his bright light, it blinds your enemies temporarily.

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  • While you could certainly take a weekend to drive out into the forest, set up your blinds, and put on all sorts of camouflaged clothing, it's probably more convenient to get in some hunting through some free games for Nokia phones.

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  • Open bedroom blinds and curtains during the day as eggs are sensitive to sunlight.

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  • No need to worry about curtains or blinds getting caught in the flame.

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  • If so, try using some room-darkening blinds, drapes, or curtains to keep the light out.

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  • Keep your curtains and blinds closed during the day to prevent the sun's heat from warming up your home.

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  • Close blinds, doors or curtains; you do not want to distract your co-workers, nor do you want to be distracted or uncomfortable.

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  • Dog grooming, custom Venetian blinds and window treatments, cleaning services and similar services may all be mobile.

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  • Dusting corners, ceiling fans and the tops of cabinets and bookshelves should precede cleaning countertops, mini blinds and picture frames.

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  • The best cleaning tips for mini blinds can be found in maintenance and regular dusting to avoid heavier duty cleaning methods.

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  • However, just because mini blinds are easier than curtains and aren't as prone to smells and dirt, doesn't mean you don't have to keep them cleaned regularly.

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  • You should add dusting your mini blinds to your weekly household chores checklist.

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  • Gunk on your mini blinds is typically formed from a heavy layer of dust and moisture.

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  • Mini blinds are subject to the differing temperatures on either side as they are flush with the windows.

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  • It's always best to dust your mini blinds with a duster or dust trapper, if you have allergies.

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  • These are ideal dusters for your mini blinds and can make the job a swift and easy task if performed regularly.

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  • Step One Flatten the mini blinds so you can wipe them down from top to bottom.

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  • Step Two Either pull the cord or twist the handle to "flip" the mini blinds to the other side.

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  • Step Three Open each set of mini blinds and work the duster in between each set, much as you would use floss in between your teeth, you want to clean in between each mini blind.

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  • As you are cleaning, inspect the threading holding the mini blinds together.

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  • Check the areas at the very top of the mini blinds for dust accumulating just out of reach.

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  • Repeat this process on all your mini blinds, then vacuum the areas around them.

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  • By dusting regularly, you will greatly reduce the amount of dirt collecting on your blinds and enjoy having a cleaner room.

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  • If the mini blinds become so soiled that you cannot just wipe down and clean one, but need to clean them all, you should be sure of the manufacturer's recommendations for damp cleaning them.

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  • Most vinyl or plastic mini blinds can be cleaned with warm water and soap, but wooden mini blinds require gentler cleaning methods such as a light use of Pledge and hand washing each one.

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  • If they are wooden blinds, use a gentle dust cloth with Pledge on it to clean the offending individual blinds.

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  • In some cases, you can dust your mini blinds with a vacuum attachment, but this typically only works for the loosest of dust.

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  • For more information on cleaning tips for mini blinds, be sure to check with the manufacturer's recommendations.

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  • For wood blinds, use the same solution of mild soap and water and wipe down with a clean sponge.

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  • To clean aluminum blinds, remove from base, place on an old sheet, and scrub with a noncorrosive cleaner.

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  • It’s a good idea to experiment with different methods before deciding on the best way to clean Venetian blinds.

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  • These different factors play a large role in choosing the best way to clean Venetian blinds.

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  • Ideally, you should clean Venetian blinds on a regular basis, so you don’t have to sweat during more strenuous deep-cleaning routines.

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  • Move back and forth without exerting too much pressure, as you want to remove dust, not crimp the blinds.

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  • High-powered suction may damage Venetian blinds.

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  • If your Venetian blinds are caked with dirt, dust and grime, then you will likely have to deep clean them in order to remove stains and sticky film.

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  • The best method to clean filthy Venetian blinds is to remove them from the window and wash them outside.

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  • Take the blinds down, but leave the hardware in place.

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  • Take the blinds outside and place them on top of a plastic tarp, making sure they are fully extended with the slats closed.

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  • Flip the blinds, and repeat the process.

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  • Turn the garden hose on low and rinse off the cleaning mixture from both sides of the blinds.

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  • Use a towel to dry the blinds or leave them outside to dry before bringing them back inside and re-hanging them.

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  • If you prefer to deep-clean your Venetian blinds inside, then remove them from the window and hang them from the shower curtain rod in the bathroom.

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  • Rinse the blinds with a hand-held shower attachment or simply run the soapy blinds under the shower.

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  • When the blinds are completely dry re-hang them on the window.

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  • The best way to keep Venetian blinds looking their best is to clean them on a regular basis.

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  • If your Venetian blinds are heavily soiled, you may consider calling in the experts.

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  • Most cleaning companies will professionally clean your Venetian blinds for a fee.

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  • For added relaxation, close the blinds and turn on some soothing music.

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  • Her headache was now a migraine, and she shielded her eyes against the light from the street that filtered past her honeycomb blinds.

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  • She sighed as she closed the blinds and drew the drapes.

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  • Other manufactures of importance are butter, cheese and condensed milk, packed meats and other slaughter-house products, steam railway cars, foundry and machine-shop products, linseed oil, malt liquors, planing-mill products, sash, doors and blinds, boots and shoes, and agricultural implements.

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  • There is ample water power, and there are manufactures of paper, sash and blinds, fibre, &c. From a dam here power is derived for the General Electric Company at Schenectady.

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  • Antigo is the centre of a good farming and lumbering district, and its manufactures consist principally of lumber,chairs,furniture,sashes,doors and blinds, hubs and spokes, and other wood products.

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  • Privacy was obtained by blinds of split bamboo, and the parent chamber was, separated from the ambulatory by similar bamboo blinds with silk cords for raising or lowering them, or by curtains.

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  • The city has an important trade in fruit, and has various manufactures, including paper, fruit packages, baskets, motor boats, gasolene launches, automobile supplies, hosiery and knit goods, air guns and sashes and blinds.

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  • In 1905 the city's factory products were valued at $6,355,754, three-tenths of which was the value of lumber and planing mill products, including sashes, doors and blinds.

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  • Kingston's principal manufactures are tobacco, cigars and cigarettes, street railway cars and boats; other manufactures are Rosendale cement, bricks, shirts, lace curtains, brushes, motor wheels, sash and blinds.

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  • As a manufacturing centre Clinton has considerable importance; among its manufactures are furniture, blinds, wire-cloth, papier-mache goods, gas-engines, farm wagons, harness and saddlery, door locks, pressed brick, flour, and glucose products.

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  • The total value of the lumber products in 1905 was $9,960,842 (lumber and timber, $5,816,726; planingmill products, including sash, doors and blinds, $4,144,116).

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  • Alternating bars of light cast a pale glow through the venation blinds on her near-white body.

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  • With the blinds was impatiently waiting anchor ABC edgar.

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  • Most hold 'em games do not have an ante; they use " blinds " to get initial money into the pot.

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  • Two upvc double glazed windows with vertical blinds over to the rear.

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  • Hill View House has used wooden Venetian blinds obtained from sustainable sources and roller blinds made from cotton.

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  • Instead of immediately reaching for the light switch, open a curtain or the blinds and let some daylight in.

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  • With the blinds was impatiently waiting anchor abc Edgar.

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  • In the opening hand Nick attempted to pick up the blinds with a 40p bet pre flop.

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  • Louvreal or automated, the Levolux range includes internal and external fabric roller and venetian blinds, internal vertical louver and room darkening blinds.

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  • Louvreed side panels to the meeting rooms have integral louver blinds.

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  • The ripstop polyester flysheet has a hydrostatic head of 3000mm, there are polyester blinds over the window panels.

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  • Nothing about the blinds was mention by the then prospective tenants when the rental offer was made.

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  • Two-seater settee in bay window with roman blinds which overlooks cottages opposite.

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  • The deep yellow rays of the morning sunlight streamed through the floral blinds making shadows like prison bars on the dusty carpet.

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  • Blinds 4 Sale Manufacturers of made to measure Venetian, roller, vertical blinds and replacement vertical vanes.

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  • Olympic wood Venetian blinds are crafted from North American basswood.

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  • Jordanes professes to have had the work of Cassiodorus in his hands for but three days, and to reproduce the sense not the words; but his book, short as it is, evidently contains long verbatim extracts from the earlier author, and it may be suspected that the story of the triduana lectio and the apology quamvis verba non recolo, possibly even the friendly invitation of Castalius, are mere blinds to cover his own entire want of originality.

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  • At a refueling stop, the aircraft window blinds are drawn.

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  • I have noted this trifling circumstance only to point out how bad temper blinds its victims.

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  • Blinds 4 Sale Manufacturers of made to measure venetian, roller, vertical blinds and replacement vertical vanes.

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  • Olympic wood venetian blinds are crafted from North American basswood.

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  • If you have older blinds, they may have been made of lead, and then the dust that coats the blinds may contain lead particles.

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  • We recommend removal of old and placement of new blinds in the nursery.

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  • If you have a toddler, we recommend the pull cords to all blinds be knotted and tied at a higher level.

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  • Never place a crib next to window blinds or drapes either.

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  • We figured out a way to keep them out of the way, but we have blinds that lower from the top and he chews those when the blinds have been lowered top down.

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  • Some people think that cats are attracted to the coating on the blinds.

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  • My suggestion is to purchase some spray from your local pet supply store that will make your cat want to stay away from the blinds altogether.

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  • Close the curtains and blinds to control the room's temperature.

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  • In warmer months, shading devices such as roof overhangs, trees, blinds and awnings can help to mitigate the heat transfer.

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  • Use a UV-blocking window film, or install blinds, shutters, or draperies.

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  • Among the industries of Belfast are trade with the surrounding country, the manufacture of shoes, leather boards, axes, and sashes, doors and blinds, and the building and repairing of boats.

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  • Fremont is situated in a good agricultural region; oil and natural gas abound in the vicinity; and the city has various manufactures, including boilers, electro-carbons, cutlery, bricks, agricultural implements, stoves and ranges, safety razors, carriage irons, sash, doors, blinds, furniture, beet sugar, canned vegetables, malt extract, garters and suspenders.

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  • Other important manufactures, with their product values in 1900 and in 1905, are iron and steel ($5,004,572 in 1900; $6,167,542 in 1905); railway cars ($4,248,029 in 1900; $5,739,071 in 1905); packed meats ($5, 1 77, 16 7 in 1900; $5, 6 93,73 1 in 1905); foundry and machine shop products ($4,434,610 in 1900; $4, 6 99,559 in 1905); planing mill products, including sash, doors and blinds ($1,891,517 in 1900; $4,593, 2 5 1 in 1905-an increase already remarked); carriages and wagons ($2,849,713 in 1900; $4,059,438 in 1905); tanned and curried leather ($3,757,016 in 1900; $3,952,277 in 1905); and malt liquors ($3,186,627 in 1900; $3,673,678 in 1905).

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  • Burlington is the most important manufacturing centre in the state; among its manufactures are sashes, doors and blinds, boxes, furniture and wooden-ware, cotton and woollen goods, patent medicines, refrigerators, house furnishings, paper and machinery.

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  • The manufacture of planing mill products, including sashes, doors and blinds, was an important industry, the products being valued in 1905 at $5,173,422.

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  • Their isolation has made them ignorant to some extent of the world's progress, while a supersensitive patriotism blinds them to the discredit and disorganization which political strife and misrule have brought upon them.

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  • Natasha lay down, but when Princess Mary had drawn the blinds and was going away she called her back.

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  • Hornell has extensive car shops of the Erie railroad, and among its manufactures are silk goods (silk gloves being a specially important product), sash, doors and blinds, leather, furniture, shoes, white-goods, wire-fences, foundry and machine shop products, electric motors, and brick and tile.

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  • Flour is the principal product; among others are woollen goods, foundry and machineshop products, wooden ware, sash, doors and blinds, caskets, shirts, wagons and packed meats.

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  • He never, as long as he could write, was known to refuse his autograph, and so far was he from trying to protect himself from intruders that he rarely drew the blinds of his study windows at night, though that study was on the ground floor and faced the street.

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  • The next time she opened her eyes, sunshine filtered through alabaster blinds on a hospital window.

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  • Among other important manufactures are foundry and machine shop products ($6,944,392 in 1905); flour and grist-mill products ($4,428,664); cars and shop construction and repairs by steam railways ($2,502,789); saws; waggons and carriages ($2,049,207); printing and publishing (book and job, $1,572,688; and newspapers and periodicals, $2,715,666); starch; cotton and woollen goods; furniture ($2,528,238); canned goods ($1,693,818); lumber and timber ($1,556,466); structural iron work ($1,541,732); beer ($1,300,764); and planing-mill products, sash, doors and blinds ($1,111,264).

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  • In 1905 Laconia ranked first among the cities of the state in the manufacture of hosiery and knit goods, and the value of these products for the year was 48.4% of the total value of the city's factory product; among its other manufactures are yarn, knitting machines, needles, sashes and blinds, axles, paper boxes, boats, gas and gasolene engines, and freight, passenger and electric cars.

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  • They consist chiefly in the manufacture of sea-salt, of varied and admirable paper, thin and poor silk, horse-hair crinoline for hats, fine split bamboo blinds, hats and mats, coarse pottery, hemp cloth for mourners, brass bowls and grass-cloth.

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  • It affects more than one hundred million people in a hundred countries, kills more than a million people a year, and blinds another half million for good measure.

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  • The city also manufactures cigars, cigarettes, snuff, a fertilizer having tobacco dust as the base, cotton goods, lumber, window sashes, blinds, drugs and hosiery.

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