Dear Angie: My window blinds need new cords. What's involved? Is this a DIY project or something to hire for? — Connie L., Calabasas, Calif. Dear Connie: While it's certainly possible to replace ...

Q: How do you clean the white cords on vertical blinds? Dirt, grease and stuff from hands leave dark marks on these cords. A: Use a sponge dipped in a bucket of warm water and hand dishwashing liquid ...

JUST days after burying their son, a brave couple is pleading for people to safeguard their homes against killer blind cords. Clinton and Laura Mackay want it mandatory that all houses fitted with ...

When Katie Kessler became a new mother, she hired a safety consultant to help childproof her house in Pinecrest, south of Miami. She locked up the household cleaners and covered electrical outlets.

Families with young kids are urged to get rid of corded window binds, because the cords can strangle children. But what do you do if you rent your home, and the blinds belong to the landlord? As ...

Child safety advocates have been pushing for the ban for years. — -- By the end of 2018, U.S. consumers shopping for window blinds will see only standard models without accessible cords. Child ...