1 Window Shade, 3 Ways

It's easy to spruce up window treatments. Try three great looks from one inexpensive, off-the-shelf shade.

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Robbie Caponetto

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Windows That Wow

Want the pizzazz of custom window treatments without the designer price tag? It's easy with a trip to the craft store and a little ingenuity. Check out our quick ideas for giving plain roller shades -- even the bare-bones $12 model from K-Mart -- an eye-catching makeover.

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• White Fit-At-Home shade (37 1/4" x 72"), $11.99, by Roomscapes, from Kmart (Check Kmart.com for stores.)

• Heavy-duty shade (necessary for project #3 and may be helpful for project #2, depending on fabric weight) with Loop Control (27" x 72"), $74, by Smith + Noble, SmithAndNoble.com

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