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Blind Alley

14102 NE 21st St
Bellevue, WA 98007 425-644-7181

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The Blind Alley carries Hunter Douglas blinds. These are great products at... - Mar 26, 2023

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Budget Blinds

14320 NE 21st St Ste 20
Bellevue, WA 98007 425-644-3037

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Friendly and knowledgeable staff who seem to enjoy their jobs; attentive... - Nov 10, 2020

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Home Depot

325 120th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005 425-451-7351

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Lowe's

11959 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98005 425-646-9031

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3 Day Blinds

15600 NE 8th St
Bellevue, WA 98008 425-649-9890

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Group II Associates

14102 NE 21st St
Bellevue, WA 98007 425-641-1422

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I would probably go in again - Sep 14, 2021

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When it comes to decking out your windows, you’ll find so many choices, optional features, and price ranges that it’s easy to get blindsided by the process. Here’s our advice on how to buy the right stuff.

Plantation shutters. Roman shades. Good ol’ curtains. There are so many ways to cover your windows that it’s tempting to just tape newspaper over the panes and be done with it. Here are the best options to block light, keep prying eyes at bay, or just dress up the joint.

For many types and brands of window treatments, it pays to shop around. We report here costs quoted to Checkbook’s undercover shoppers when they sought prices for several types of window treatments at a sampling of local stores and online outlets.

Buying furniture means spending lots of money and making lots of decisions. Style? Fabric? Pattern? It’s enough to make you want to keep your old stuff. Which might not be such a bad idea. A skilled upholsterer can make old pieces look new again.

A good piece of furniture deserves a second chance. But if you’re thinking of redoing a sofa, chair, or headboard, first take a dispassionate look and decide whether it will last long enough to justify the cost of reupholstering.

A good painting contractor will produce better results than most DIYers—and finish faster. But because they don't have to pay for their own labor, lots of homeowners grab rollers and brushes. Before taking the painting plunge, consider the following.