Where do you buy your blinds?

[Konrad R.]

I'm trying to buy cheap 1" mini blinds, but I can't seem to find ones in a 36 inch length. I would think it is a pretty common size, as the big box stores sell replacement windows in those sizes.

What are my options? I didn't want to go with wood blinds or even faux wood because I think they will be destroyed. Does anyone have an online source they purchase from?

[Michael Peters]

For a few here or there I would take a drive to your local hardward stores, Lowes, Home Depot, and see where the best prices are.  Typically getting a pro membership at one of these stores will give you enough of a discount to outweigh the hassle of always trying to find the best sale. 

If you need to do a full house and have measurements I use selectblinds.com.  Never had a bad order and prices are very comparable to local stores.  Not to mention they come cut to size so I don't have to stand around the Lowes hardware section while they try to find someone whose cut blinds before.