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    Posted: 09 Feb 2016 at 5:16pm
After our first year of owning our 177 we replaced our back window curtains with a shade that could easily be maneuvered up and down.  Now, after 5 years it is time to replace those cheesy metal blinds with something nicer.  What have you used to get a similar effect?  Want something that has a similar effect as the blinds where you can get air flow as well as privacy if necessary.  Thanks.
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We had blackout curtains made for all 4 windows.
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We did new curtains. tension rod inside valance..
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Marwayne,

Do you have some construction details you would care to share? I am interested in how you fastened these cabinets in place.
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Posts: 1002 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Feb 2016 at 1:17am
Here are some step by step pics. I use coarse thread dry wall screws.



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Posts: 3237 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Feb 2016 at 10:36am
Very Nice.  Taking orders?
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Thanks. The pictures are very helpful. Great job. 
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Since I put a shelf in above the bed in our 179, I don't think I will use the cabinets like you made. However, I think I may try to put something in above the kitchen area. A spice cabinet would be nice as well as a cabinet on which a small vent hood for the stove could be mounted would also be nice. Some of the same techniques you used would be helpful in accomplishing that.
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