subject: Home Makeover for Little Money Construct Window Shutters on your Own [print this page] Home Makeover for Little Money Construct Window Shutters on your Own
Plantation shutters make an elegant addition to any home. No matter what else surrounds them, they are always noticed. The uncomplicated design of plantation shutters has survived unchanged for a very long time. Because of their unique looks, they can convert any common window into something very captivating and amazing. They are very fashionable and stylish.
The only stumbling block to have these outstanding pieces of art in homes has been their high price. A woodworking professional is required to custom make shutters for you. This is the main reason most homeowners settle for an alternative selection when it comes to window treatments. Indeed, up till now the only way to get shutters was to have them made by a manufacturer because they have the professionals who have years of experience. They also have specialized equipment that they use to custom make each piece. They can provide you with attractive shutters; unfortunately this also comes at a very high price.
Just imagine what would happen if we took out the wonder surrounding the techniques for taking measurements of your windows and the steps for building the shutters. Considering this, what would happen if we used simpler steps that won't require any kind of special tools? Interesting isn't it: you can then think about using your first choice for window treatments, for the price of materials, mainly wood. You may even already have some of the materials stashed away in your garage without knowing it.
When you think about it, the main steps are nothing more than:
Your windows need to be measured.
You build a square using 2 horizontal and 2 vertical pieces to start the frame
Slats that pivot up and down are then installed
A piece that will allow you to move the slats up and down is installed next
Complete the unit by painting or staining
Your shutter is now ready for installation in your window.
With a DIY shutters instruction guide that break these steps down a non woodworking professional can build their own plantation shutters.
What about tools? Don't you need expensive special tools? True, manufacturers use specialized tools but only because this allows them to build hundreds of shutters per day. You don't need special tools for building just a few shutters at home.
You can duplicate the process and decorate all the windows in your home once you have learned how to construct the first piece. This is just for the price of materials. How is that for cost savings?
Now you can afford the premium choice in window treatments. Give it a try, you might find the process surprisingly easy.
