Please help!

[whiskeysheri]

I bought a made to measure blind from a seller on eBay (at sale price) as my window is over 8 foot long. I was told to take measurments from the bottom, middle and top of the window and provide them with all three. I ordered it to fit the recess, as opposed to it hanging above the window.

Now, I'm stuck...

The blind is about a centimetre too long for the window. It's isn't the seller's fault as it's what I ordered, but the problem is the window. My bedroom is part of the extension which the previous owner's built themselves. The plastering is ridiculous, with lumps and bumps all over the place. I've removed about an inch of the plaster from one side so that there's clearance for the bracket, etc, but they need to be drilled into the top of the recess. That's the other problem, I can't drill into it as there's the lintel (I think it's called?)!! (How does anyone else manage to put up a blind?)

I've was going to screw the bracket into the side of the recess, but the wall's crumbling away! Can anyone help me? All DIYers tip appreciated!!

Thanks so much for any advice in advance (it's doing my head in) x

[Lonnie]

I had the a similar problem, and in the end, I paid a professional to put it up, its worth the extra cost to have it done properly.

[whiskeysheri]

Thanks for your reply, Lonnie.

Do you mind if I ask who you contacted and how much it cost you?

Thanks againx