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Eddie Z's Blinds & Drapery

818 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60642 312-951-0400

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Way too pricey - Nov 20, 2017

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Home Depot

621 Brook Forest Ave
Shorewood, IL 60431 815-725-6301

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Went in store for personnel help. I wouldn’t bother again and just do... - May 26, 2019

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3 Day Blinds

2000 N Clybourn Ave #D
Chicago, IL 60614 773-404-8500

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Replaced all the shades in my condo. Easy to work with and the install team... - Nov 04, 2022

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Ambiance North Shore Window

1100 Central Ave Ste C
Wilmette, IL 60091 847-251-5222

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Budget Blinds

2049 W Belmont Ave #1
Chicago, IL 60618 773-472-4762

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They installed blinds several years ago. I had to replace a broken bind. They... - Nov 10, 2020

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Budget Blinds

888 E Belvidere Rd Ste 121
Grayslake, IL 60030 847-223-7160

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Excellent product and service quality, staff is friendly and knowledgeable. - Dec 07, 2014

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Drapery Center

8034 Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL 60077 847-675-8739

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We have been a customer for over 30 years. There has never been a bad purchase.Any... - Oct 27, 2017

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JCPenney

4 Fox Valley Ctr
Aurora, IL 60504 630-851-6380

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We had an issue with 1st item they delivered and the salesperson at this store... - Sep 14, 2021

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Lowe's

15601 S La Grange Rd
Orland Park, IL 60462 708-645-5301

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Limited selection but can order custom - Dec 14, 2023

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The Shade Store

222 W Merchandise Mart #105
Chicago, IL 60654 312-924-3796

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A wide selection of options, and a very attentive and helpful staff - Dec 16, 2023

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A-1 Venetian Blind Laundries

3015 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60618 773-478-0035

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Ace Window Fashions

1332 Waukegan Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062 847-770-3900

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Excellent variety at decent prices - Dec 29, 2023

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Advanced Window Coverings

5111 Chase Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-435-9624

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Blindsgalore.com

5744 Pacific Center Blvd
San Diego, CA 92121 877-702-5463

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Very helpful with a blind set mounting issue and offering a corrective action... - Feb 16, 2023

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Budget Blinds

224 W Beldon Ave
Chicago, IL 60647 773-227-1966

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neighbors recommended them and it was a great experience - Jun 25, 2019

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Budget Blinds

917 Lehigh Cir
Naperville, IL 60565 630-839-9259

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They had attractive prices and great service. - Apr 19, 2020

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E Z Blinds and Drapery

10000 75th
Hodgkins, IL 60525 708-482-8495

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Empire Carpet and Blinds

333 Northwest Ave
Northlake, IL 60164 800-588-2300

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great job. - Jan 18, 2020

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Fenton's Custom Window Treatments

18033 Dixie Hwy
Homewood, IL 60430 708-798-5350

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Gotcha Covered

7224 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60645 773-761-1100

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They had very good advice sorting through many options and details. Got a very... - Sep 12, 2019

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