Great for the cold winters & hot summers of Wisconsin.
Measuring: I measured my own blinds!
Installation: I installed my own blinds!
Great for the cold winters & hot summers of Wisconsin. We definitely use the shades for heat management in addition to privacy. Install is easy and a small window can be done by one person for sure. For larger windows, I like to have a helper even thought it's not strictly necessary. I got the white, which is great for letting livingrooms be bright but not sunny in the summer. The quality has changed over the years so they are a bit less strong than the shades I ordered many years ago, but they are still sturdy enough for a household of adults.