Redi Shade Temporary Shades Review

Overall 3.00 of 5 view all 3 reviews

MMTRVA
Ruckersville, VA

instant privacy at low cost

budget conscious, practical, New Homeowner

Pros

widely available in home stores, choice of paper or fabric, choice of 3 levels of light control, economical covering for arch windows

Cons

stretching may be necessary, adjustable only with use of clips, requires utility knife, tape measure

DEC

2007

Whether your home is new or just new to you, you'll probably need window coverings. After settlement and the expenses of moving, cash may not be plentiful, but you'll still have to do something about all those windows. Redi Shades have been a lifesaver for us. We used the light-filtering shade in the wider (48") width in our bathroom. Three fabric Redi Shades went up in the master bedroom. Instant privacy! We did have to weight the shades temporarily to extend them to their full length (as advertised). We cut one pair to fit the two narrower windows in our living room, and we cut another pair for the French doors to the sunroom.

Be sure to measure carefully; you may need to use a stepladder to check the width of your windows at the top. Remember to record your measurements for use when you finally get around to ordering permanent window treatments.

Sorry, no real choice of colors: white, natural or oatmeal, or black. Also, although you can choose among light-filtering, room-darkening and blackout shades, you can't change from one to another without replacing the shade. You can use the included clips to raise the shade, which detracts from its appearance.

Redi Shades are available in the do-it-yourself national chain stores and housewares stores, for between $5 and $20.