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You have the roller blinds, the measurements look right, and installation seems straightforward—until the drill stops just behind the drywall. This is a common challenge when installing blinds in Toronto condos, where the area above a window may have concrete behind a shallow drywall finish. A recent HANDLD project involved installing three IKEA roller blinds across a three-panel Toronto condo bedroom window. The finished installation provided consistent privacy and light con

Turn Rough Basement Walls Into Useful Storage Older Toronto basements can offer plenty of potential storage space, but the walls are not always easy to work with. Exposed or uneven masonry, plumbing, outlets and mechanical equipment can make it difficult to mount shelves or organizers securely. In a basement laundry area, moisture is another consideration. One practical solution is to install pegboard on wood strapping, also called furring strips. Instead of trying to attach