On 4 Dec 2006 09:10:48 -0800, wrote:

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)

It's perfectly sensible to put up a roller blind but if you want to keep the
light out you need to make sure it is made of material that DOES keep the light
out . It has a name but I can't recall....yes I can ..Blackout Material .Then
you need to check the measurements ( width and drop) considering whether the
brackets are going on each side of the recess or above the recess( that might
not make the blind width any different)
When you get the blind fit the rollers and then the blind .Easy -Peasy . That
tilting window might not be able to be opened after you fit it though .
Blinds do not keep the heat in or the cold out .Heavy curtains are better for
that and they can also keep the light out ,especially if lined as well.

Some more hints here .

http://www.uktvstyle.co.uk/index.cfm.../aid/148.shtml

or check the other results here .
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...UK%7CcountryGB

As someone else has said engage with another student to help.Mature females are
probably best at this sort of stuff.



Stuart .