How To Fix Uneven or Crooked Cordless Blinds

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
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    This is one of those fixes that when you see it you can't believe how easy it is to fix. I will demonstrate how to fix an uneven or crooked cordless blind where the bottom rail is not level.
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Комментарии • 267

  • @raycooney1142
    @raycooney1142 Год назад +13

    Geez, I cannot believe how simple this was. I had my blinds for 2 weeks and they were 'off' by like 1'. I did this 2-3x quick - and they are fixed. Videos this well-done and HELPFUL, restore my faith in RUclips videos when seeking help / answers. Thanks!!!!!

    • @hobomike6935
      @hobomike6935 6 месяцев назад

      BS. Still working on it and it’s not releasing the jacked-up side.
      About to give up and chuck the whole thing in the trash, it’s frustrating and stressful and I’m getting tired of people’s advice not working.

    • @raycooney1142
      @raycooney1142 6 месяцев назад

      @@hobomike6935 it did take me a few attempts. But I just looked and ‘yes’ it’s lower on one side 🤦‍♂️ I’ll try again and see if it works again 🤷‍♂️ It honestly did when I hung the blind…

  • @smiletraci
    @smiletraci 10 месяцев назад +7

    THIS WORKED! This blind has been driving me insane for almost a year. Thank you!

  • @wendys390
    @wendys390 2 дня назад

    My friend, I was about to go crazy with this brand new but uneven blind....and that's a short drive. THANK YOU !

  • @OddWeird461
    @OddWeird461 Год назад +5

    This has been bothering me for MONTHS and this finally fixed it. Thank you soooo much.

  • @Angie-my4gz
    @Angie-my4gz 2 года назад +21

    Never in my wildest dreams did I think it could be this easy. I had tried that myself when I hung them initially and gave up, but I just wasn't doing it aggressively enough. And like the other comments, I believe that IS key. Really appreciate this!

    • @celeste821
      @celeste821 Год назад

      Yep me to I was being very gentle

  • @jenn8470
    @jenn8470 Год назад +4

    Crooked blinds are my biggest pet peeve so I was thrilled to see how you fix the cordless blinds to make them even. Thank you!!!!!!!

  • @MsAnngelface
    @MsAnngelface Год назад +5

    This video is 2 years old, and still helpful. Thank you!

  • @PrincessShe-Ra82
    @PrincessShe-Ra82 9 месяцев назад +1

    Omg I just yelled out really?! at 5am because I am so ocd and have dealt with a crooked installed blind for over 2yrs and if this fixes it ❤!!

  • @blargleblargleblargle
    @blargleblargleblargle Месяц назад

    For those who have roman shades -- this works, but it's easier and more precise to reach behind the blinds while they're open, grab the strings near the top rail, and do this motion directly on the strings themselves.

  • @thewronggrape8363
    @thewronggrape8363 2 года назад +5

    First time having cordless blinds and it was driving me nuts how uneven they were. I tried lifting them up all the way and pulling them down slowly and evenly to no avail. My partner said that it was just the nature of blinds and unfixable. After watching this video, I fixed it in a minute. Thank you.

  • @kathie980
    @kathie980 2 месяца назад +1

    You are a genius! Thank you so much! The other instructions I received were onerous and I could not have done them by myself. You made my OCD so much better. Thank you!

  • @dwaynebakerjr.6572
    @dwaynebakerjr.6572 2 года назад +2

    I FREAKING LOVE YOU! My blinds were irking my soul! Just fixed each blind in about 30 seconds doing this. Thank you so much!

  • @dianeemo4430
    @dianeemo4430 9 месяцев назад +1

    This worked! Very cool and simple!

  • @ItsMilgurt
    @ItsMilgurt 5 месяцев назад +1

    I've been wondering if this would work but was afraid I'd just mess them up so never tried. Finally got fed up & found your video, tried it on my office blinds & it worked! I'm about to go around the whole house 😆

  • @kurianamos2047
    @kurianamos2047 3 года назад +28

    This is awesome to look at. I was to adjust all 10 of my blinds in 5 minutes. Quick easy fix. It is not going to get any better than this. Thanks a million. I am very pleased.

  • @Coffeeandcoffee
    @Coffeeandcoffee Месяц назад

    They you so much, this apartment complex put in these cheap as* blind's, and ai couldn't figure out how to let them down.. I was lost before your video, thank you so much!!❤❤

  • @priscillastrunz4323
    @priscillastrunz4323 3 года назад +14

    Thank you!! This worked perfectly and fixed my crooked blinds! I can’t believe I waited as long as I did to look up how to adjust them 🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @connorringling
    @connorringling 10 месяцев назад +1

    I’ve had uneven blinds for months now and I can’t believe it was this simple!!! I was thinking I would have to replace them completely

  • @matrixilluminati1132
    @matrixilluminati1132 Месяц назад

    I'm glad I came across this video while exploring your channel! I was just dealing with the same issue with my blinds, so thank you for the helpful tip!

  • @susanbrown2315
    @susanbrown2315 Год назад +1

    Thank you SO MUCH!!! When watching your video I thought that is not going to work. But I tried it right away and it DID!! Unbelievable! And you are an excellent teacher too!!! Thank you!

  • @queenkaya1240
    @queenkaya1240 2 года назад +1

    Absolute mind blown... I'm like yeah right because mine looked stretched from one side as if it were loose. It looked so tacky and was nerve racking. My blinds are also very wide and i gave it a shot and IT WORKED!!!!

  • @lisablaylock8791
    @lisablaylock8791 Месяц назад

    Thank you thank you thank you!!! I have lived with an uneven for a while now!!!! Not being a professional, I thought I had really messed up - with 1- yes 1 blind out of 8 blinds!!! This is crazy! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

  • @stephcee213
    @stephcee213 2 года назад +1

    Omg I can’t believe that actually worked 😭 it fixed it in 5 seconds!! It was driving me crazy

  • @ngb1980pro
    @ngb1980pro 3 месяца назад

    🎉 You don't even know how ecstatic I am right now! I had 3 blinds with this issue in the house I bought. I've been waiting to buy new ones since money is tight. I watched this video and fixed all three!!!!! 🙌🏼
    I just have another issue ... Some of them won't go up all the way. Do you have a video on how to fix that issue?

  • @doreeny4369
    @doreeny4369 Год назад +1

    Thank you!!! I was getting ready to order all new blinds, even had them in my cart, & with your help I fixed the problem in less than 30 seconds. Wow!!😁

  • @bikertlk
    @bikertlk Месяц назад

    Thank you so much, the uneven blind was driving me crazy

  • @grahammarshall9562
    @grahammarshall9562 6 месяцев назад

    Just about to give up and send my new blind back but watched your video and it worked first time. You’ve saved me a lot of hassle thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.

  • @joannenissen7898
    @joannenissen7898 Год назад +1

    I am so thankful! I had tried to do this but I was too gentle and this worked immediately!

  • @danny115tau
    @danny115tau 2 года назад +2

    My blinds have been bothering every single day for 8 months and I finally had the thought of searching for a solution on RUclips. This was the video that first popped up and I literally did it WHILE watching this video and mimicking his method, within 3 seconds, my blinds are perfectly straight. The feeling of shock and instant gratification is the best! Thanks!

  • @TheMaryhayward
    @TheMaryhayward Год назад +1

    This absolutely works!! I was about to return my new blinds but tried this and it’s fixed!! Thank you so much!!!😊

  • @ghlonewolf
    @ghlonewolf 4 месяца назад

    I didn’t realize that it was this easy! 🤦‍♂️ 3yrs ago we bought a used Camp Trailer & there was 1 blind that was crooked!! 😤 This fixed it first try!!! 😃🎉

  • @jean1051
    @jean1051 10 месяцев назад +1

    It worked perfectly for me. Thank you for the easy fix that would have taken me forever to figure out on my own.

  • @earlmines
    @earlmines 2 года назад

    Finally!!!! I've looked at about 7 different videos on how to let down blinds and you are the First one to show me how!!! Thank You!!!

  • @jordanhass
    @jordanhass Год назад

    This just happened to me over the weekend. One of my blinds were curving and I was moving out up and down. I tried your trick and it absolutely worked!
    Thank you so much, you helped me out so much with this video!

  • @Elisabeth1710
    @Elisabeth1710 3 месяца назад

    Thought I could fix it myself but feel like I’m messing it up will have to have my dad try this when he visits 😂

  • @tommytruong2302
    @tommytruong2302 10 месяцев назад

    BRO THIS WORKED ON MY CORDLESS BLINDS THANKS

  • @TheNikonone
    @TheNikonone 5 месяцев назад

    Wow! Thank you for putting this out. Had 4 sets of blinds that were uneven, and your method fixed them all. Great how to video.

  • @Caramelxbaby
    @Caramelxbaby 2 месяца назад

    I didn’t know it was this simple wow 😮 thanks !!

  • @keithp115
    @keithp115 3 года назад

    Visited my son today and the first thing he ask is how to repair his cordless blinds. If it wasn't for your post yesterday, I would have been clueless. Thanks as always Scott!

  • @aMulliganStew
    @aMulliganStew 9 месяцев назад

    On mine, the string had jumped the spool in the (spring loaded) take-up mechanism and then slightly wrapped itself around the axle. It took some time and patience to fix. I nearly blundered in a way that would have realeased all the tension. Fortune prevailed. The only damage, if any, was to the topmost slat (that may have already been broken). As I was prepared to replace the blind, pressure was low. Out of maybe three previous attempts at this kind of repair, I think this was the first success. Good Luck.

  • @muffingurl911
    @muffingurl911 2 года назад

    Ty ty!! I was trying all kinds of things and this technique worked. Did not want to have to call the landlord about a crooked blind 😂

  • @cara-letalindsey3017
    @cara-letalindsey3017 3 года назад +2

    This worked beautifully with the first attempt. Thank you for the help.

  • @tawnyatawnya7655
    @tawnyatawnya7655 2 года назад

    THIS REALLY WORKS!! 100%
    This was the most amazing effective quickest fix to resolve your crooked blinds thank you so much

  • @emskywalker182
    @emskywalker182 Год назад

    Worked on the Home Depot Home Decorators 2in faux wood blinds. Thanks a bunch!

  • @JackJones-xh2vy
    @JackJones-xh2vy 3 года назад +2

    OMG thank you! Easiest and quickest fix so far

  • @Oneof1Woodworks
    @Oneof1Woodworks 5 месяцев назад

    I thought, no way it’s the simple… and well it was! Thank you!

  • @tylernewell9650
    @tylernewell9650 3 года назад +1

    Had crooked blinds and did your trick worked first time thank you very much.

  • @cityguyinthecountry
    @cityguyinthecountry 10 месяцев назад

    So I literally did this today and it freaking works! I cannot believe it!

  • @lcucura
    @lcucura Год назад +1

    Thank you so much! Just installed mine and it was driving me mad!!! 🎉 super thankful for your tutorial!❤

  • @justapassenger
    @justapassenger Год назад

    Wow I did exactly what you did in this video and it broke my blinds.

  • @rafabonati7757
    @rafabonati7757 3 года назад +5

    You are coming up with several good tips for people.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Ralph, yeah these type of videos don’t have broad appeal but really come in handy for those who have the specific issue. Thanks for the support 👍

  • @THAWRYLYSHYN
    @THAWRYLYSHYN 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much! this was extremely helpful, I just fixed mine in a matter of seconds.

  • @marcberm
    @marcberm 3 года назад +6

    This is so simple I can't believe I've never thought to try it! I usually like to trim mini blinds to length which as you said also would take care of it, but I've been putting off doing that to fix a set in the kitchen that's been crooked since it went up. Fixed now, and I suppose I can live with some extra slats at the bottom.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 года назад +1

      I am still stumped why the manufacturers don't call out this fix since the problem is pretty common 🤷‍♂️

  • @user-jh4qc7ue8i
    @user-jh4qc7ue8i 8 месяцев назад

    This method worked great! Thank you! 🎉

  • @coldisle
    @coldisle Год назад +1

    Thank you Sir!!! Worked like a charm and you demonstrated it perfectly!! Again…Thank you!

  • @corona1688
    @corona1688 Год назад

    Nice video, helped me at my job, so thanks!

  • @ccrash3
    @ccrash3 Год назад

    Worked perfectly! Thanks so much!!

  • @DK-sc4hb
    @DK-sc4hb 2 года назад

    Ok, the aggressive pull is key! Couldn’t get one of my blinds even, even after trying to raise one end and lower the other. But saw this, tried it with an aggressive jerk and voila! Fixed! Thank you SO much!

  • @4funlimited
    @4funlimited 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for posting this, worked for my top-down bottom-up blinds as well.

  • @giannab3174
    @giannab3174 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for the video! I was able to fix my blind!

  • @roygrundmann5737
    @roygrundmann5737 3 года назад +6

    Thanks so much! This worked really well! I had no idea how to fix the problem and was afraid I had to open the top casing. But your solution absolutely worked!

  • @MichaelJohnson-ix4ex
    @MichaelJohnson-ix4ex 10 месяцев назад

    worked for me...thanks buddy...good work

  • @davidgordon6546
    @davidgordon6546 2 месяца назад

    Thank you!
    It's not perfect, and it is a bit of an art form to do the cordless blind dance correctly. (The Tango is easier.) but it does help immensely.
    Much better than alternate plans I tried, like jacking up one side of the house, or drinking a lot. The second alternate works quite well, when the world looks off, the blinds are perfect....

  • @wendythomas9361
    @wendythomas9361 Год назад +1

    I am so appreciative of you for helping with this issue. Thank you so much!

  • @MrJjjs11
    @MrJjjs11 Год назад

    Worked perfectly! Thanks!

  • @MichaelNNguyen
    @MichaelNNguyen Год назад +1

    Wow, that's amazing!

  • @Alison7357
    @Alison7357 Год назад

    Worked instantly, thank you!

  • @kammiesands
    @kammiesands 3 года назад +3

    OMG that was so simple and easy and it WORKED! Thank you!

  • @casteel6
    @casteel6 2 года назад

    Solved a lingering irritation in three minutes. Thank you.

  • @kittenpie3696
    @kittenpie3696 2 года назад

    Thanks this was really helpful I had to read just one sentence from your video and it solved the problem.

  • @jonimaire8592
    @jonimaire8592 4 месяца назад

    Woo-hoo!! Works first time. Thanks.

  • @RGragg5071
    @RGragg5071 3 года назад +25

    When you're a little OCD about things such as uneven blinds, this is the cure for it!

    • @jgregg7100
      @jgregg7100 10 месяцев назад +1

      Ocd doesn't mean "unsymetrical things drive me nuts"
      It's more like "if I don't fix my blinds my neighbors will talk crap about me to my boss and I'll loose my job because I can't keep up my house, then ill be forclosed on and live on the street" then proceeds to fix all the blinds on your house, knowing full well you don't even have neighbors, and you sure don't have a job that would ever know or care about it

  • @annam.3300
    @annam.3300 Год назад

    Thank you! They were driving me nuts, all fixed now!

  • @TanMoqq-tq6jb
    @TanMoqq-tq6jb 3 месяца назад +1

    Amazing. This guy is a real MVP🙌

  • @mgarrettroth3795
    @mgarrettroth3795 6 месяцев назад

    Can confirm -- this works beautifully.

  • @crossefire01
    @crossefire01 10 месяцев назад

    Worked great! Appreciate the tip!

  • @gfitfitnessstudio
    @gfitfitnessstudio 2 года назад +1

    Good grief…where have you been the past 12 years!! I’ve taken my blinds down, tightened the string, replaced the crooked blinds…with blinds that were even WORSE! I decided today to take them down but found you just in time!! Thank you…THANK YOU!!!!

  • @elainewilden5345
    @elainewilden5345 Год назад

    Thank you thank you thank you. What an easy fix. I was ready to take my mini blinds down, rehang them or take them apart somehow and probably throw them in the trash😂😂. This was super easy.

  • @Andy-rp3ee
    @Andy-rp3ee 8 месяцев назад

    Turns out my cellular shades had a little twist in the line, and it caused a small knot. A little tricker but once I found it I was able to pull the knot out with an automotive hook tool

  • @joeycapasso9007
    @joeycapasso9007 Год назад

    Worked like magic ✨, thanks!

  • @stmpedeelle3519
    @stmpedeelle3519 Год назад

    Worked for me. Thanks dude!

  • @eloise245
    @eloise245 Год назад

    so grateful for this video

  • @BillyOnYouTube
    @BillyOnYouTube 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much. My Home Depot Faux Wood blinds were slanted by about 1 cm and it was driving me crazy 😂

  • @sarinapalma5123
    @sarinapalma5123 10 месяцев назад

    This was such a help, thank you!!

  • @cgardner8034
    @cgardner8034 3 года назад +3

    This was a way easier fix than I was anticipating when I first hit Google. Thank you so much! Moved into a new place and the crooked blinds were such an eyesore.

  • @chongli5278
    @chongli5278 Год назад

    The best trick for fixing this problem!!! Thank you!

  • @billhandymanbill2775
    @billhandymanbill2775 3 года назад +4

    Thanks for the video tip. I believe this tip will only work on cordless style blinds where you push up or pull down the blinds itself. Corded blinds are more difficult to balance because of the cord mechanism.

  • @unverifiedapk
    @unverifiedapk 2 года назад +1

    Nice! This worked with my 2.5" blinds with about a 6" slant on them. I did this trick 2 times in a row and it fully corrected the issue. Thanks for the video!

  • @kalebshepherd6639
    @kalebshepherd6639 Год назад +1

    SO helpful, concise and to the point. Great video!

  • @tzephyr
    @tzephyr 3 года назад +1

    the left side is very tight and the right side is loose. This happened after I shortened the blinds, and at first I had taken the string out of the plug on the left, then realized that was for a corded blind after I couldn't get the string out of the right plug and checked another video. After that the left side cord kept wanting to move up (and left several of the remaining slats) while the right side of the blinds remained loose. It was a huge battle. I tried to even them out as best I could, but the end result is, nice shorter blinds but the left side remains 5" higher. I tried your method, very hopefully, but no success, unless I am not pulling hard enough on the left, though it's so tight I'm afraid something will break.

    • @tzephyr
      @tzephyr 3 года назад

      to clarify, the shortening was done following other videos, and my end result led me to your video.

    • @tzephyr
      @tzephyr 3 года назад

      when I pull the left one down all the way, and they are even, as soon as I let go of it, it jumps back up the 5"

  • @sheiladc1
    @sheiladc1 Год назад

    YOU ARE A GENIUS!!! THANK YOU!

  • @mikeluckett437
    @mikeluckett437 3 года назад +2

    Your solution worked very well for me! Thank you!

  • @BadCampers
    @BadCampers Год назад

    Genius. Thank you!

  • @maxwil7
    @maxwil7 2 года назад

    Praying for a video on pull-string-less blinds that won't go up after being pulled down 🙏🙏

  • @elizabethdickerson2412
    @elizabethdickerson2412 8 месяцев назад

    This worked perfectly and was very quick. Thank you very much.

  • @lindaradcliffe9594
    @lindaradcliffe9594 2 года назад

    Thanks for this great tip, it worked great..

  • @shelleysollars9592
    @shelleysollars9592 Год назад +1

    Amazing! I’ve tried variations of this for years and just fixed a crooked blind using this exact technique.

  • @sandypartyka7468
    @sandypartyka7468 Год назад +1

    You are a life-saver, Sir! My crooked blind has been bugging me for months until I saw your video. Thank you so much for the tip!

  • @cbat28
    @cbat28 Год назад +1

    Wow, never would have thought this would fix the stubborn blinds. Worked like a charm after a few tries. 30 second fix!

  • @RH-kv5bx
    @RH-kv5bx Месяц назад

    Does this work for blinds that are crooked at the top when open?
    I did try this hoping it work but not having luck with it. Perhaps I am not pulling hard enough? Suggestions please!