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The Blind Skull is a secondary skull used in campaign and firefight modes. See with Blind Skull in "Halo: Reach" with help from an experienced video game expert in this free video clip.
Window blinds serve as the perfect tool for controlling natural lighting and privacy within your home. Shopping for blinds can pose challenges for consumers due to the industry jargon and unfamiliar terms used by window treatment sales professionals. Understanding basic window blind terminology maximizes your odds of selecting exactly the right blinds for your home and helps you make the most of your investment.
Making windows look longer is one great way to make the whole room look and feel much bigger. Get decorating ideas to make windows look longer with help from an interior design expert in this free video clip.
Designing window can be casual, formal, have a theme or be anything else you need it to be. Design window decor with help from an interior design expert in this free video clip.
You can use ribbon on shower curtains in a number of gorgeous and creative ways when given the opportunity. Use ribbon on shower curtains with help from a crafts expert in this free video clip.
You always need to make sure you use the proper tools when painting Christmas designs on windows. Paint Christmas designs on windows with help from a family entertainment specialist in this free video clip.
The rear seat for your 2000 Oldsmobile Alero consists of two main sections; the seat-back and bottom cushion. Performing certain repair or replacement procedures, such as replacing the rear speakers, will require the removal of the rear seat components. The rear seat cushion features two quick-release clips, designed to secure the front half of the cushion to the floor pan. Failure to properly clip the rear seat cushion may cause unnecessary damage to the covering, in addition to posing a potential safety hazard for occupants seated at the rear.
You should always take steps to child proof your home when bringing a new baby into the world. Tie a window blind for child safety with help from a family case worker in this free video clip.
Blind baking a pastry requires you to keep a few very important things in mind. Blind bake a pastry with help from the head chef and owner of The Baking Bean in this free video clip.
The term "tablet computer" applies to a range of devices that share one attribute: mobility. Increasingly, you can buy a tablet technology solution that outperforms the desktop or laptop computers of 10 or even five years ago, and spend less money than you'd pay for an unlocked smartphone. In fact, many tablets pick up where smarter smartphones and notebook computers converge, transforming mobile computing into new shapes and sizes.
Some larger horizontal blinds, usually blinds more than 48 inches wide, are prone to sagging over a long period of time. This can be prevented by installing a center support bracket to hold the blinds in the middle. Often, if a pair of blinds is large enough to be at high-risk for sagging, the manufacturer will send a center support bracket with the product so you know when you need to use it. Sometimes the manufacturers sell center support brackets separately, so read the packaging on larger blinds carefully.
Cats are known for their impressive eyesight. They are great hunters, in part, because their vision is superior in detecting motion and they actually see better in semi-darkness than any other animals, including humans. Their sense of hearing and touch, through their whiskers, fur and tails, is highly developed, though, allowing them to adjust fairly well if a condition develops that causes partial or complete blindness.
A traverse drapery rod allows you to open and close the drapes by pulling a draw cord that hangs from the rod along the side. Draperies on a traverse rod might open from the center, or they could open in one direction toward either the left or right side. You can change the draw from right to left on a traverse drapery rod by restringing the cord through the rod.
A blind cat may be missing her sight, but she can live a full and healthy life nonetheless. Whether the blindness is from birth, was caused by an accident or came on the cat gradually due to illness or old age, the cat will adjust to life without vision -- and you can help. Always speak softly when approaching your blind cat so she is aware of your presence. Spend quality time with her. Sit on the floor, play with her, and use your voice a lot so she becomes familiar with you. Being the caregiver of a blind cat…
This simple paper blind design, made in the fashion of a paper fan, mimics the appearance of more costly commercial arch blinds at a fraction of the cost. Use acid-free paper to prevent the blinds from turning yellow with age. To create patterned blinds, consider printing flowers or some other simple design on the paper before beginning this project.
Long curtains look messy as they pool on the floor, and they may not slide open and close smoothly. Shortening the curtains without cutting them down and adding a permanent hem allows you to reuse them on a larger window later, since you only need to let out the temporary hem. No-sew hemming options are also suitable if you don't have the time or skills necessary to add one properly.
Removing damaged window film on a car requires you to follow a very specific process. Learn how to remove damaged window film with help from an expert in the automotive industry in this free video clip.
Bentley GEOPAK civil engineering software is a family of programs made to facilitate road design, transportation projects and other civil engineering work. This program makes it easier for engineers to produce detailed plans and designs for projects. GEOPAK uses “intelligent cross sections” to show the original ground and proposed finished grade for an area. The program saves information about these cross sections in XSR format.
DesignView brand blinds, sold through Home Depot, are designed to be custom cut to fit your windows. The metal header, the part of the blind mounted to the top of the window behind the decorative valance, houses the mechanism for raising, lowering, opening and closing the wooden slats. You might want to unlock the header from its brackets to remove the blinds from the window for cleaning or repair. The removal process is quick and straightforward.
Tag-top curtains add to your home's decor not only through the style and fabric of the curtain, but also by allowing you more control over the amount of natural light that enters a room. Of course, improperly installing your curtains will not only negate any decorative qualities they might have added to your space, but also take away from the overall look of it just as with any other poorly executed design plans. Take the time to properly install these simple-to-hang draperies.
Windows let in light and provide a pleasant view of the outside world. Unfortunately, while allowing you to look out, windows also allow others to look in. This problem is exaggerated at night, when interior lights make it even easier to see inside your house. The simplest way to eliminate unwanted public displays is to put up curtains. Sheer curtains are a good compromise that allows most of the light in while blocking the view from the outside. A valance topper will add a splash of fashion.
There are two options for the installation of plantation blinds in a corner window, and the method of installation depends on the type of window frame used on the corner window and relies on the support boards that come pre-attached to the sides of the plantation blinds. The more basic installation method is designed for corner windows with a wooden frame down the corner of the wall between two halves of a corner window, and this type of installation is much the same as the standard wall installation. The second type of installation is for windows with a seamless glass…
A-frame houses are frequently cabin-sized homes where the roof is steeply pitched so that the living space inside the home has walls that conform to the pitch of the roof. One gable end is typically entirely composed of windows, in order to bring light into the space. Often the lower windows are sliding glass or French doors that open onto a small outdoor deck of some kind. Covering the glass windows and doors is often a challenge both for privacy and glare control.
Roller blinds are a versatile addition to any window. They can coordinate with the room decor or add a splash of color. They can block out light, keeping the area dark, or filter light into the room and add brightness. Roller blinds can insulate against cold outdoor temperatures or prevent the hot afternoon sun from affecting the room. Roller blinds are available in a variety of materials including fabric, vinyl and even bamboo. Regardless of the color or style though, they all need regular cleaning.
If your house is a little drafty, consider applying plastic over your windows to form an airtight seal. Eliminating drafts and cold air coming in through your window cracks can significantly reduce your heat and electricity bill for the winter. If you have grates over the interior of your windows, it can be challenging to apply plastic. But you can still make your windows more energy-efficient. Use care and caution in applying plastic to avoid ripping and tearing.
Window blinds attractively provide privacy, shade a home from harsh sunlight and help repel cold winter winds. However, in the harshest winter conditions, blinds aren’t always enough to keep the warm air in and the cold air out. This presents a dilemma for homeowners who want to insulate their windows while keeping their blinds intact. There is a solution to allow you the comfort and energy-saving benefits of shrink plastic wrap without removing your blinds.
Create the illusion of a window above your door without cutting through your wall. Real transom windows are usually not covered by window treatments. This brings a constant flow of light into a home, which could potentially fade furnishings and wall coverings, according to Sue Sampson in "Window Treatments." Fake transom windows give you the decorative benefits of a transom without the damaging effects of sunlight streaming through them or the difficult installation required.
Venetian or horizontal window blinds can be a cheap yet elegant decorating solution, if you want prying eyes and bright lights out of your room without sacrificing your view of the outside world. But blinds are delicate and easily wrecked, often requiring some form of repair. One common problem involves slats no longer tilting to open or close. If this is what’s currently annoying you, don’t be tempted to throw away your window blinds. With a bit of patience and the right tools, you may be able to fix those blinds without the help of a professional tecnician.
Window treatments are not only practical, but they also add aesthetic value to a room. A valance with curtain panels flowing out from underneath it adds texture and beauty, while providing privacy. The valance should be hung on one fat rod, with the curtain panels hanging on a smaller rod -- so they can slide easily -- underneath the valance. This requires a double curtain rod, which is installed in the same manner as a standard curtain rod.
The furniture store Ikea sells blackout roller blinds that you can cut to fit in your window. To get the proper width, you'll need to trim both the roller and the fabric of the blinds themselves. The process is not very challenging and should take less than an hour. Measure your window twice before cutting so your blinds don't turn out too narrow or too large.
Leather is a durable, luxurious material, making it ideal for constructing motorcycle, car and couch seat cushions. However, the product isn’t impervious to water and even the strongest, most expensive leather is susceptible to shrinkage and hardening caused by water exposure. The water seeps into the leather’s pores, causing the material to weaken. It’s possible to restore the look and feel of your leather seat cushions without the need for professional intervention or expensive products.
Dormers, structural protrusions that are built into the roof of a home, provide extra space and light, as well as curb appeal. Dormers can be either included in the initial construction of a house or added later during a remodel. There is no standard size for a dormer; instead, you should take into consideration the style of your home and the proportions of the roof and other windows in order to design dormers that are useful and pleasing to the eye.
Lossless audio compression comes in a variety of forms. By definition, since all of these formats are lossless, there should technically be no difference in audio quality between them. The significant difference lies in the way they are compressed, which some argue affects the audio quality in different ways. WMA and FLAC files each have certain advantages and disadvantages, depending on the context.
Blinds come in a variety of sizes, colors and styles. They have a functional purpose in keeping light out of a room or letting light in. They also add visual appeal to a room. Nice blinds can increase a home's value as well. Wand and pull blinds function differently, but are similar in their purpose.
If you run Microsoft Outlook on a Microsoft Exchange Server, you can assign permissions to another user on the same server to manage your email, calendar and contacts database. Granting another user permission to access your Outlook applications and data makes him your delegate. You can adjust the permission level for the delegate so that he can read and respond to emails on your behalf, and add, edit and delete calendar events and contact entries.
Pleated drapes never go out of style. They fit any decor and can be made from an infinite variety of fabrics. With appropriate lining, they can increase the efficiency of the window covering and provide a real savings in terms of energy costs. However, custom-made pinch-pleated drapes can be expensive. A cost-effective alternative is to use pleating tape and make the curtains yourself. An advanced home sewer has the skills to make these drapes; however, she will first need to know how to calculate the amount of tape required for this project.
The graphical interfaces on most commercially available computer programs pose a challenge for visually impaired people, but the open source Linux operating system serves as the basis for assistance tools that allow blind individuals to use a computer. Such systems include Braille interfaces and generally don't require special drivers -- two aspects that make them ideal for blind persons to use.
Though room partition curtains come in framed, freestanding models, runners are frequently used for such curtains. Runners are attached to premade holes in the curtain's fabric and allow you to easily spread the curtain or push it back when not in use. Use room partition curtains on runners to divide residential or commercial spaces.
Canopy curtains originally shielded sleepers from drafts and provided privacy, but today’s canopy curtains are merely decorative. Modern accommodations make operable, full-length versions unnecessary. Instead, try valances made like cafe curtains -- the short, ringed curtains used to shield diners from passersby -- on your canopy bed. You’ll get the dressed canopy look and the cozy feel without enclosing your bed in fabric.
When making decor plans, you may want to print the plans out with a professional look, especially if you are presenting them as a business proposal or for a loan. You can make your written plan look professional by using a report cover to protect your work. Report covers are available in solid colors, they're available completely see-through and they're available with windows in the covers for just the title to show through. Several types of cover clasps are available, with the easiest being the ones that use three holes to secure the papers.
A tailored valance suits the clean lines of Levolor blinds. Give your valance a structured appearance by installing curtain rods at both the top and bottom of the valance. Cover the rods with a flat layer of fabric for a smooth appearance that will work with the simple lines of the blinds. Construct a narrow valance in a solid fabric that is close to the color of the blinds for a window treatment that has a minimal impact on the room's decor, or add an accect color to the window treatment by covering the valance in a contrasting color.
Ultraviolet reflective window film is designed to protect objects while also acting as a climate control component. The UV coatings prevent some of the UV radiation from passing through the window. How much UV light is blocked depends on the quality of the coating, but at least some energy is redirected, which keeps heat from entering a room and protects materials that would otherwise absorb the energy, which would hasten their decay. These films can create glass heat issues.
An individual known as a "donor" can place money and property into a trust in order for his assets to be distributed to his beneficiaries upon his request, incapacity or death. A trustee will manage the distribution of the donor’s assets. A blind trust allows the person who created the trust to hide knowledge of assets in the trust from beneficiaries. Under the legal authority of the Uniform Trust Code, the state of Virginia does not allow donors to create blind trusts and sets rules mandating the disclosure of trust assets.
Adding blinds to a window in your home gives you added privacy and more options for letting light into the room. Two-inch window blinds are wider than conventional 1-inch blinds. They can hang vertically or horizontally and rely on a rigid wand and a series of string pulls to open, close and turn. In most cases, if the want doesn't work, you should be able to fix the blinds yourself.
Faux wood blinds are more durable and damage-resistant than true wood blinds. With modern manufacturing techniques, faux wood blinds are often indistinguishable from true wood. One of the drawbacks for wood is the inevitable yellowing and fading that occurs from long exposure to the sun. Faux wood blinds can be made to resist the deterioration from ultraviolet light, making them a wise, long-lasting choice for window treatments at home or the office.
Arch window treatments come in several options for you to maximize lighting whenever you want. You can have a full arch window, which uses a one-piece, top-to-bottom arrangement with cords or wands to open and shut the blinds. You can also use a two-part arrangement with a stationary arch top and a different section below that opens and shuts manually. Another option is a specialty small arch window remote control mechanism set high up on the wall.
Window blinds offer light control and privacy in the home. They can reduce heating and cooling costs and can also be a pleasing design statement. If you are considering installing blinds and you have vinyl windows, you can certainly install them without damaging the vinyl window frames.
Swedish blinds make a great do-it-yourself project because their simple construction requires little sewing and hardware to put together. Once you have your Swedish blinds constructed they are just as easy to cord. One long cord wraps around the body of the Swedish blinds and makes them easy to roll up and down. A pair of scissors is the only tool you will need to get the job done.
Metal window awnings shade sunny windows in the summer and reduce heat gain inside the house. People often select metal awnings if they live in an arid and windy area. Fabric awnings don't hold up as well in these conditions, so it often makes sense to install something more permanent. When designing awnings always consider your home's architectural style, to gain inspiration and ideas that will make the awnings look good.
Hand stitching a pillow is no problem before you add the pillow form; sew the sides and one end, and turn right side out. Once you add the pillow form, though, you obviously can’t turn the fabric wrong side out again to achieve a neat closing seam. The solution is a blind stitch, or slip stitch. The blind stitch for a pillow is slightly modified so that the stitches remain relatively hidden between the two edges of the seam.
