The HTRC

The Homeowners & Trades Resource Center

Brought to you by:

You are here: Home / Safety Third? / Safety Sunday: Window Blinds & Cords – a simple how to

Safety Sunday: Window Blinds & Cords – a simple how to

First a quick note & warning – some may consider the advice in here as something one should never do. Why, well because they are worried that having all the cords tied together could equate to a chocking / hanging hazard. From what I have seen, just a simple string that is long enough, is enough to qualify. With that said – use your common sense & if you are worried about combining them, simply keep them separate like they were & trim the cords adequately.

The Issue:

window-cord-originalAs mentioned above, when one purchases most blinds the cords seemingly are 10′ long and tempting targets for little puppies & kids to pull on, wrap around, etc… While many blind manufacturers like to include a cleat to wrap the cords around those are hardly used & when one does, most consider it to much of a hassle to raise or lower the blinds. The other issue, it always seems like one or more of the cords doesn’t get pulled just right & things end up lopsided or tangled.

The Fix:

window-cord-trimThe first part is determining the proper length of the cord. The easiest way is to fully lower the blinds to their lowest usable setting and cut the cords 6″ to 8″ from the top. At this point you can either retie the cords with each individual piece or… Using a lighter melt the cords ends together.

 

enlarge-window-cordUsing a knife, you just need to simply expand the hole, reinsert the screw & tie a knot to keep it in place.

 

 

window-cord-finalThe final product – now you have blind cords that are shorter & easier to use.

 

 

Just as a reminder:

  • A cleat maybe still necessary to help secure cords out of reach of youngsters & pets especially for taller windows.
  • Don’t place beds, dressers, book cases, etc… near the cords

Related posts:

Safety Sunday: A New Year and Safety Third
Safety Sunday: The 3 C’s of Prevention
Safety Sunday: Reminder, it only takes a split second
Smoke Detectors - A primer on Placement & Location
Safety Sunday: Raised Fireplace Hearth & Kids
Checklist: Preventing slips & falls inside & outside your home
Safety Sunday: Dust Masks vs. Respirators
Safety Sunday - Safety Glasses
  Tweet    
  
   

Filed Under: Safety Third? January 10, 2016 By SLS

Featured Posts
Hurricane Season – 5 Steps to being prepared

Hurricane Season - 5 Steps to being prepared

Today is the start of Hurricane Season that has been predicted to be busier than usual. Based on the ocean temperatures and the changing weather conditions, they might just be ...

Read More

August and Late Summer Maintenance Checklist

August and Late Summer Maintenance Checklist

Well I have some good news & some bad news – the good news is that this is the last full month of summer. The bad news is that it ...

Read More

25 ways to keep your cool during a heat wave & beyond

25 ways to keep your cool during a heat wave & beyond

Welcome to the dog days of summer with what appears to be a bumper crop of “Excessive Heat Warnings” this year. In just this last week, I got to enjoy ...

Read More

Hitting the Road: RV’s, Gas Mileage, & Assorted Tips

Hitting the Road: RV’s, Gas Mileage, & Assorted Tips

As the Star Trek transporter still has not been invented, many vacationing families & others start looking to RV’s due to their many benefits. Can one say no TSA checks, ...

Read More

FAQ: Do I need to change my HVAC filter monthly?

FAQ: Do I need to change my HVAC filter monthly?

If you follow our Monthly Maintenance Program, the first item we have listed is "Change out your HVAC filter." This has brought up a few questions, namely: Do I need ...

Read More

Back to School Organizational Tips

Back to School Organizational Tips

Ahhh, back to school time - maybe I can now get a little peace & some quite time, get some things caught up - truly, this is one of the ...

Read More

FAQ: Ceiling fan direction - summer & winter

One of the biggest questions out there is which direction should my fan be running and how can I tell. You look at the switch and realize it isn't any ...

Read More

Subscribe

Get new posts by email:

Random Glossary term

  • Substantial Completion

    First a quick note & warning – some may consider the advice in here as something one should never do. Why, well because they are worried that having all the cords tied together could equate to a chocking / hanging hazard. From what I have seen, just a simple string that is long enough, is enough […]

The HTRC - Copyright © 2006–2022 by TheHTRC.com & SLS Construction & Building Solutions LLC http://SLS-Construction.com