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What Is A Venetian Blind?

• From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Window Blind
   
• "Despite the popular perception otherwise, Venetian blinds actually initially were not crafted and created in the Venice, Italy, but Venetian blinds were discovered (some would say stolen) by Venetian merchants travelling in the countries of the Far East. Read more
   
• From the Vibary Search Images - Pictures of venetian blinds

The Joy Of Owning Venetian Blinds, Not!

• Is your venetian blind not working properly? It's tool time!
  » HGTV Venetian Blind Fix
  » eHow How to Repair Venetian Blinds
   
• How to clean venetian blinds

Venetian Blinds Safety

• Please order a free retrofit kits from the Window Covering Safety Council, either through its web site or its toll-free phone line at 1-800-506-4636.
   
• Window blinds and children:
  » 8 ways a child can strangle to death by mini or window blinds
  » From the US Consumer Product Safety Commission -- Children Can Strangle in Window Covering Cords
  » Blinds can be a factor in your child's asthma
   
• Window blinds and pets:
  » Cats love to play with blinds
  » Bird pets such as parrots

Venetian Blinds Energy Efficiency

• Do you know that it is better to close venetian blinds one way during the winter and the other way during the summer? Read more
   
• Window Coverings and Energy Efficiency
   
• "Standard window blinds have an insulating value of only R-1. The best way to insulate your windows is using several layers of window dressings." Read more

Choose Your Window Blind

• Velux USA -- Product Selector
• Bali Blinds -- Virtual Decorator

Blinds Manufacturers And Distributors

• Velux USA
• Bali Blinds

• ThomasNET on Venetian Blind in Illinois
• The Blue Book on Window Treatments
• Check the Chicago / Northern Illinois Better Business Bureau for complaints

Odds & Ends On Windows Blinds

• Why are venetian blinds such a fixture in film noir?
• Venetian blinds stock photos and images
• How do you say Venetian Blinds in different languages?
• Making a Venetian Blind Book