As it is often important to install blinds in a new home or an apartment where blinds might not have been made available, a renter or home owner can often save a significant amount of money by installing window blinds himself. The first step involves measuring the space and then determining what size of blind would fit. Secondly, instructions sold with the blinds should help to determine where the wall fasteners should be applied to the wall. Once the fasteners have been securely tied to the wall, the blinds can often be hung directly on the wall and used immediately.