Q. My window blinds need new cords. What’s involved? Is this a DIY project or something to hire for? A. While it’s certainly possible to replace window blind cords yourself, experts don’t recommend it ...

New research serves as a warning about a common household item that can pose a serious safety threat to young children: window blind cords. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that ...

Dear Angie: My window blinds need new cords. What's involved? Is this a DIY project or something to hire for? -- Connie L., Calabasas, Calif. Dear Connie: While it's certainly possible to replace ...

WINDOW BLIND SAFETY TIPSThe best option is to replace traditional blinds with cordless blinds. If that's not possible, take these steps:• Check all the blinds in your home and ensure that no cords are ...

Dear Angie: My window blinds need new cords. What's involved? Is this a DIY project or something to hire for? — Connie L., Calabasas, Calif. Dear Connie: While it's certainly possible to replace ...

(CNN) -- Nearly one child dies every month and about two are injured every day in window blind-related incidents, according to a new study. From 1990 to 2015, nearly 17,000 children younger than 6 ...

She suggests drapes, cordless blinds or a cord-covering device that costs about $15 a window. Kaiser said some products being sold in the big-box stores now say “cordless” on the box even though the ...

Child safety advocates have been pushing for the ban for years. — -- By the end of 2018, U.S. consumers shopping for window blinds will see only standard models without accessible cords. Child ...

Dear Angie: My window blinds need new cords. What's involved? Is this a DIY project or something to hire for? - Connie L., Calabasas, Calif. Dear Connie: While it's certainly possible to replace ...