Blinds might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you consider accessibility, but motorized window coverings can help prevent a major inconvenience.

T he primary reason most people install blinds on their windows is to control the amount of light entering their rooms.

They both fit in the space between the outside stop, called the blind stop ... sliding or casement-style windows. Either type of replacement window must be installed in a solid, rot-free jamb.