How to make your windows

Learn how to disguise small, off-center and awkward windows with these designer tricks! Learn more

Add blackout roman shades

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Hang curtains high and wide

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Balance an off-center window

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How to measure for window shades

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How to measure for curtains

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Amazing Home DIys

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