How to Stop Blinds from Blowing in the Wind

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Examine the surface where your blinds are attached.

   Is it a wooden window frame, drywall/plaster, a wood or steel door, brick, or concrete? This will determine the best way to attach them down.
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   Step 2: Locate some tie-downs.

   Most stores that sell window coverings will also sell blind tie-downs.
   
   These are usually small plastic clips that attach to the bottom rail of your blinds.
   
   If you look closely at the bottom rail, you should see a small plastic cap on the ends that can be pried off.
   
   Purchase a tie-down that will match the color of your blinds. ,,, Drill a hole large enough to fit the anchor plug and pound it in with your fist or a rubber mallet.
   
   Pass the screw into the anchor plug
   - the screw will make it expand and grip onto the wall. , These are special screws that will bite into concrete or brick.
   
   You'll need to drill a pilot hole (using a masonry drill bit) with a drill that can penetrate brick or concrete (hammer drill).
   
   Most good drills will have a concrete setting. , You might need to bend the tie-down out slightly to securely attach them to your blinds.
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   Step 3: With the blinds down

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   Step 4: hold the tie-down in place and mark the corresponding screw holes with a pencil.

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   Step 5: If you're attaching the hold-down to a steel door or a wooden window frame

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   Step 6: you can just directly screw the holder down.

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   Step 7: If it is drywall or plaster

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   Step 8: you'll need to use an anchor plug.

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   Step 9: If it's brick or concrete

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    Step 10: you'll need to use a special screw made for these surfaces (Tap-con).

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    Step 11: Once you have the hold-downs attached to the wall

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    Step 12: simply snap them onto the bottom of your blinds to prevent them from blowing.

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