Roman blind being pulled over a window by a woman's hand - Grace Cary/Getty Images Installing window shades might seem straightforward, but whether you're DIYing or hiring a pro, you'll need to make ...

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Installing window shades might seem straightforward, but whether you're DIYing or hiring a pro, you'll need to make plenty of decisions that can affect both the style and functionality of your windows ...