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Default I've had an idea. I'm a bit clueless with DIY. I want to put up a roller blind, here are some photos - sensible?

Hi

Here are some photos of my window:

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...n/DSC00036.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...n/DSC00035.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...n/DSC00034.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...n/DSC00033.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...n/DSC00032.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o...n/DSC00032.jpg


I have NEVER done any DIY before. I'm 19. First year at uni. Want to
learn to do things for myself



I did some research:

Help on installing roller Blinds - PDF file on :
http://www.homebase.co.uk/wcsstore/h...llerblind.html

I decided on a suitable Roller Blind:
http://www.johnlewis.com/Home+and+Ga...1/Product.aspx



PLEASE - if you can spare a few mins, please help me out:


Q. Is it sensible for me to put up a roller blind? (I want to block out
light mainly)

Q. I need to purchase or borrow a drill (cordless drill? Hammer drill?)
I've seen on in Argos that has 'laser' guidance - seems like a good
idea for idiots such as myself (so I don't drill into the wrong place)


Q. What is the best position for me to put the blind up? (I dont need
it to 'look pretty'. I just want it to block out light)




Should I just hire someone to do it for me? ( I wish I could afford
to!)
(I rent so want to do it fairly discreetly. I can always remove the
blind when I leave so the landlord need never know)