The Blind Industry’s Dirty Secret About Appointments
Posted on 17 February 2026
All-day appointments suit businesses. One-hour slots suit customers. Here’s why we choose differently.
Why Your Roller Blind Is Curling (It’s Not the Fabric)
Posted on 13 February 2026
Roller blinds curling at the edges? It’s usually not faulty fabric. Learn the real manufacturing reason and how to av...
Blinds Break. What Happens Next Reveals Everything.
Posted on 11 February 2026
Wondering if blinds can be repaired? The honest answer depends on who made them. Discover why most blinds today are b...
How a Grey Tape Turned a Simple Blind Into a Design Feature
Posted on 10 February 2026
What’s the difference between choosing a blind… and choosing the right one? Sometimes, it’s just the tapes.
Should Blinds Match from the Outside? One Small Window That Almost Made a Big Mistake
Posted on 04 February 2026
Most people pick blinds based on the inside. But what about the outside? Discover why one small window nearly threw o...
How Long Should Blinds Last? A Clear Guide to Blind Lifespan, Repairs, and What to Avoid
Posted on 23 January 2026
Wondering how long blinds really last? Learn average lifespans, what shortens them, and how to choose blinds built to...
The Day I Found One of Our World War II Blinds Still Working
Posted on 09 December 2025
A routine home visit led to a rare discovery, a working WWII blackout blind made by my great-grandparents. A powerfu...
10 Reasons why you should consider Barlow Blinds for your blinds and shutters.
Posted on 05 December 2025
Discover 10 provable reasons to choose Barlow Blinds in Leicester including 135+ years of expertise, local manufactur...
When Competitors Recommend You: Why Trust Matters More Than Competition
Posted on 03 December 2025
Discover why two competing blind companies recommended Barlow Blinds for specialist jobs, and how trust, craft, and 1...
Leicester Charity Run: How Barlow Blinds Supports Wishes 4 Kids
Posted on 24 November 2025
Join Barlow Blinds in supporting Wishes 4 Kids, a Leicester charity granting wishes to seriously ill children. See ho...