Vertical blinds are standard for large windows, but you don't have to stick with this outdated look. Try these alternatives ...

To reduce costs, choose cotton curtains over linen or silk ... hangs from the top lets you lift and lower Venetian blinds, ...

But luckily, curtains ... 10 to 15 minutes for short and narrow blinds and at least 30 minutes or more for something larger. Sandwich the cloth over the top and bottom surfaces of the highest ...