How To Fix Uneven or Crooked Cordless Blinds

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  • @EverydayHomeRepairs
    @EverydayHomeRepairs  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

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  • @smiletraci
    @smiletraci ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @raycooney1142
    @raycooney1142 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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 TH-cam videos when seeking help / answers. Thanks!!!!!

    • @hobomike6935
      @hobomike6935 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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…

  • @jenn8470
    @jenn8470 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    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!!!!!!!

  • @OddWeird461
    @OddWeird461 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @grahammarshall9562
    @grahammarshall9562 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    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.

  • @musiclady8621
    @musiclady8621 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh my goodness!!! I have dealt with uneven blinds for two years, and THIS FIXED IT!! Thank you so much for this information!! 😊❤

  • @wendys390
    @wendys390 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @kurianamos2047
    @kurianamos2047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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.

  • @Angie-my4gz
    @Angie-my4gz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep me to I was being very gentle

  • @lisablaylock8791
    @lisablaylock8791 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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!!!

  • @dwaynebakerjr.6572
    @dwaynebakerjr.6572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @MsAnngelface
    @MsAnngelface ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @earlmines
    @earlmines 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!!!

  • @susanbrown2315
    @susanbrown2315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @PrincessShe-Ra82
    @PrincessShe-Ra82 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 ❤!!

  • @TheNikonone
    @TheNikonone 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @doreeny4369
    @doreeny4369 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!😁

  • @kathie980
    @kathie980 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +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!

  • @connorringling
    @connorringling ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @jean1051
    @jean1051 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @danny115tau
    @danny115tau 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My blinds have been bothering every single day for 8 months and I finally had the thought of searching for a solution on TH-cam. 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!

  • @tawnyatawnya7655
    @tawnyatawnya7655 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @TheMaryhayward
    @TheMaryhayward ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jordanhass
    @jordanhass ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @priscillastrunz4323
    @priscillastrunz4323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @joannenissen7898
    @joannenissen7898 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @keithp115
    @keithp115 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @stephcee213
    @stephcee213 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @matrixilluminati1132
    @matrixilluminati1132 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @ItsMilgurt
    @ItsMilgurt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +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 😆

  • @thewronggrape8363
    @thewronggrape8363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @sandypartyka7468
    @sandypartyka7468 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @queenkaya1240
    @queenkaya1240 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!!

  • @ghlonewolf
    @ghlonewolf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!!! 😃🎉

  • @cgardner8034
    @cgardner8034 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @wendythomas9361
    @wendythomas9361 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @unverifiedapk
    @unverifiedapk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @Coffeeandcoffee
    @Coffeeandcoffee 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!!❤❤

  • @cara-letalindsey3017
    @cara-letalindsey3017 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @cbat28
    @cbat28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @lcucura
    @lcucura ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @tylernewell9650
    @tylernewell9650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jackief8104
    @jackief8104 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Duuuuude! I thought they came broken (right side never went up) & ordered a replacement… did your trick 3 times and Voila!!! THANK YOU!!!

  • @marcberm
    @marcberm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @roygrundmann5737
    @roygrundmann5737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @emskywalker182
    @emskywalker182 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JackJones-xh2vy
    @JackJones-xh2vy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    OMG thank you! Easiest and quickest fix so far

  • @4funlimited
    @4funlimited 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @kittenpie3696
    @kittenpie3696 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @coldisle
    @coldisle ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TanMoqq-tq6jb
    @TanMoqq-tq6jb 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing. This guy is a real MVP🙌

  • @Raylpatejr
    @Raylpatejr หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was helpful, the unevenness blind drives me crazy. But should the blind be open when raising and lowering?

  • @DK-sc4hb
    @DK-sc4hb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @susanrae8920
    @susanrae8920 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this tip! It worked great. One of my blinds gets stuck part way down and I don't know how to fix it. Is there a way to fix that? I would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you!

  • @gfitfitnessstudio
    @gfitfitnessstudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!!!

  • @RH-kv5bx
    @RH-kv5bx 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @ngb1980pro
    @ngb1980pro 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🎉 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?

  • @kalebshepherd6639
    @kalebshepherd6639 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @lauriewilfers6357
    @lauriewilfers6357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. Can you advise me on how to repair a broken string. It's one that goes through the middle of the blind.(on one end) I've been struggling to find any information on how to fix this on the cordless blind. Thanks

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmmmm, might be hard to repair the string with a robust fix. Are you able to find a matching blind at your local home improvement store? Often if you are dealing with 1" vinyl blinds it is easier to just swap out opposed to fixing.

  • @brapp5973
    @brapp5973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing! One of my blinds had been slightly crooked for years and I was putting off adjusting the strings. This trick worked in about 4 minutes. Thanks!

  • @rafabonati7757
    @rafabonati7757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are coming up with several good tips for people.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 👍

  • @travisinouye
    @travisinouye 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will this work for blinds with the string that you have to pull to raise and lower?

  • @chongli5278
    @chongli5278 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @gkwhite1962
    @gkwhite1962 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My top one is just not even enough and just had a new string ! Would this work and make it even or i need to bring it back to him ?

  • @dianeemo4430
    @dianeemo4430 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This worked! Very cool and simple!

  • @97hummer10
    @97hummer10 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have Levolor cordless blinds with the push button for lifting from Lowes. Overtime a few of the blinds have started not pulling down far enough to cover the window and its slowly getting worse. You cant pull them down any more no mater how much you try.

  • @aMulliganStew
    @aMulliganStew ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @shelleysollars9592
    @shelleysollars9592 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kammiesands
    @kammiesands 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @blargleblargleblargle
    @blargleblargleblargle 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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.

  • @Salaryman1998
    @Salaryman1998 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @leslieseymour2776
    @leslieseymour2776 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!
    I have another problem with my cordless blinds. When raised, they curl towards the window. When I close my sliding window, the blind catches on the window frame. I have to move the blind to close the window. Annoying. Can you help?

  • @annam.3300
    @annam.3300 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Natasha-fn7te
    @Natasha-fn7te ปีที่แล้ว

    it worked!! Thank you so much! so much easier than I thought it would be

  • @chrishayden5922
    @chrishayden5922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any tip for adjusting motorized shades?

  • @RGragg5071
    @RGragg5071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

    • @jgregg7100
      @jgregg7100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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

    • @logan5326
      @logan5326 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ “RGragg5071”….I feel you man!

  • @SaganLiz1
    @SaganLiz1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for posting this! Getting ready to show our house. Nice that the blinds will not be crooked when others are walking through :).

  • @kurtfisher1379
    @kurtfisher1379 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a chronic problem on a 68 inch set of blinds. Would any type of lubricant help to stop one side from persistently binding, e.g. - wax or voilin rosin?

  • @tzephyr
    @tzephyr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @tzephyr
      @tzephyr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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"

  • @brookdweller7
    @brookdweller7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked quickly & easily. Thank you!

  • @nancynoon2709
    @nancynoon2709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will this work for blinds that look level when extended but are uneven when retracted? When I raise mine the left side droops about 3 inches.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I actually don’t think this technique will work for that scenario. Sounds like maybe you have a malfunctioning retraction mechanism on 1 side 🙁

  • @elizabethdickerson2412
    @elizabethdickerson2412 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mikeluckett437
    @mikeluckett437 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your solution worked very well for me! Thank you!

  • @jeffmnichowicz9289
    @jeffmnichowicz9289 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that was WAY too easy lol!! thank you!! great video

  • @coventryqualitytilin
    @coventryqualitytilin หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a Legend, so quick and easy, thankyou!!

  • @THAWRYLYSHYN
    @THAWRYLYSHYN 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @elainewilden5345
    @elainewilden5345 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @pambesteder
    @pambesteder 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about a video on how to fix vertical blinds where the strings snapped. That happened to me and no video I've found tells me how to put the cord back in.

  • @muffingurl911
    @muffingurl911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 😂

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No doubt, it is a super common problem. Happy to help!

  • @sandymoney9983
    @sandymoney9983 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you just made my day keep up the Great work 👌🏾👋👋👋👋👋👋

  • @Caramelxbaby
    @Caramelxbaby 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @radiomaster200
    @radiomaster200 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What if it doesn't want to go up at all and when I manage to get some up, bringing it down has a lot of tension.😊

  • @anng2113
    @anng2113 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first thought was that is couldn’t be that simple. I tried it and it was that simple. THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!!!

  • @billhandymanbill2775
    @billhandymanbill2775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jenniferweisner675
    @jenniferweisner675 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honestly. Thank you! This was driving me nuts in my house 🙌🏽

  • @casteel6
    @casteel6 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Solved a lingering irritation in three minutes. Thank you.

  • @MariaGallo-t9m
    @MariaGallo-t9m 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This method worked great! Thank you! 🎉

  • @spdhome
    @spdhome 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Worked like a charm. Thanks!

  • @maxwil7
    @maxwil7 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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