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Blinds.com

10255 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77042 800-505-1905

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Came & measured all windows. When the Blinds came In they delivered them... - Dec 29, 2023

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Amazon


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I had to put up window treatments on a tight budget but the look was certainly... - Dec 27, 2023

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Home Depot

2201 Oakton St
Evanston, IL 60202 847-733-9200

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We ended up not going with Home Depot because the price was ridiculous. - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

950 S Il Route 59
Bartlett, IL 60103 630-289-6247

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Very satisfied with my purchase. Blinds look great - Dec 22, 2023

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Lowe's

1660 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847-876-2800

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Good customer service - May 04, 2020

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3 Day Blinds

2860 S Highland Ave
Lombard, IL 60148 630-620-7240

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I remodeled my kitchen and got new windows I needed coverings for them. They... - Dec 31, 2023

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Costco

7311 N Melvina Ave
Niles, IL 60714 847-972-3003

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Installation was completed in less than 1/2 hour for 3 blinds. Look and... - Apr 23, 2020

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Eddie Z's Blinds & Drapery

1532 Butterfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-629-9200

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My wife was extremely impressed with the sales lady as well as the installer. - Jan 17, 2018

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Home Depot

7200 Woodward Ave
Woodridge, IL 60517 630-795-1950

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Consistently wrong products - Dec 22, 2023

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Home Depot

825 E Dundee Rd
Palatine, IL 60074 847-705-6801

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You can find items will come out to your house and measure and show you stuff... - Dec 15, 2023

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Home Depot

493 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847-549-0110

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Vesufied quality of products conpetive pricing geography in the area - Nov 06, 2022

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Home Depot

20101 Lagrange Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423 815-464-9107

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I walked in and found a staff member and they helped me find the blinds I needed. - Dec 29, 2023

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SelectBlinds.com


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Look great and reasonably priced. Timely delivery of product - May 18, 2023

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ABC Blind

108 S Julian St
Thornton, IL 60476 708-877-7100

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Bed Bath & Beyond

915 E Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-969-9544

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Blinds & Designs by Nicolette

10800 Central Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 708-952-0700

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Cleaned and fixed some broken blinds we had. Super friendly - Nov 06, 2022

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Home Depot

105 N Weber Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60490 630-771-1109

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All About Blinds-Hunter

150 Morse Ave
Schaumburg, IL 60193 630-539-9100

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Blazek's Home Furnishings

11 Rose Hill Ct
Algonquin, IL 60102 847-844-9944

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Decent product, but little high on prices. - Aug 19, 2020

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Blind Spot

1210 S Garfield St
Lombard, IL 60148 630-916-6360

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