Window Covering

Where could I find all I need to know about choosing/installing window shutters?

I am talking about external, non-functioning types. I want to know how to measure my windows, how to choose among the different styles and materials, how to install, how to maintain. I am looking to be pointed to on-line references, hopefully one basic tutorial.

Public Comments

1. DYI.com is a good source for do-it yourself techniques. They usually have diagrams, how to measure, installation instructions. Home Depot and Lowes websites have information on shutters. americanblind.com may be helpful, too.
2. many help lines working onthiis.
3. two words HOME DEPOT!!
4. What I did when I did mine was to go to Home Depot and also to Lowe's and ask the person there for the facts about installation. Sometimes they know some and sometimes a lot and sometimes very little.. SO.. I go in again at a later time and ask a different person.. It may take me some time but it is better than reading about it on the Internet
5. home depot
6. Homes Depot, Lowes.
7. You need to verify your e-mail address and/or enable receive messages - you answered a question of mine but I was unable to contact you to tell you I am familiar with Bay Park and had many friends from there - we probably have common acquaintances. www.doityourself.com/ http://www.shutterland.net/ http://www.shutterland.net/shutter-questions.htm The second website leads to the third (as you may have noted) where your measuring questions are answered.