Blind Pull Cord Knob Repair

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That Old House Meets This New Woman

by P.K. Costa

Blind Pull Cord Knob Replacement

Blind Pull Cord Knobs are notorious for getting damaged or getting lost altogether -- especially in rentals or homes where there are kids or pets. Before you know it the cat is playing with it in the kitchen or little Joey is using it as cargo on the back of one of his trains. The pull cord knobs and vertical blind clips are much easier to replace than people think, and very easily applied by pretty much anyone :)  

Pull cord knobs come in various shapes and
sizes (and pull apart fairly easily) for assembly
and attachment to the end of the mini blind pull cord

In the past I've seen some pretty adorable makeshift pull cord knobs -- from Matchbox cars, forks, and yes folks, even a rock. Thankfully they are fairly simple to replace so there's really no need to have a makeshift one  (unless of course you enjoy the conversation piece). 

There are actually decorative pull cord knobs available should you wish to make a statement (such as beads, ceramic and wooden knobs, etc.) so if that's your desire I'm sure you can find those at your favorite local hardware store, Lowe's, Orchard Supply Hardware, Home Depot, or the downtown blind and drapery shop. 

Going decorative is a great little addition for a higher-end rental and it's probably only about $5 or so (depending on where you go or if you find it on sale online somewhere) so it's always a good idea to do your homework first. 

Pull cord knob once installed works great (this one is for a rental, and usually
hidden so it didn't matter that it was plastic and not decorative or fancy)

If it is a rental and you don't want to put the money into something such as blind pull knobs and vertical blinds, plastic replacement knobs and clips are more practical and work just fine--plus they last a long time if you take care of them (not to mention they are cost effective).