Mini blinds are available in a wide range of materials, colors, and sizes and can work well in any rectangular window. Thin slats offer a chic, contemporary style that isn’t encumbered by a string.

Removing blinds can be tricky. Whether you're removing them to replace them with new window treatments or to paint the window ...

no expensive furniture and no window coverings. You get white walls and views of the neighboring houses. It’s all very sobering. Mini blinds come in vinyl or aluminum and start at around $25.