If the power is going to be out for a long time, buy dry or block ice to keep the refrigerator as cold as possible. Fifty pounds of dry ice should keep a fully-stocked 18-cubic-feet freezer cold for two days.
Instructions. Measure the width of the window and decide how wide the window treatments will be. Window valances should extend 2 inches beyond the window frame to allow for the support brackets. Being made of wood, box valances weigh more than fabric valances, so consider how they will be attached to the wall.
1 A straight valance should be at least as wide as the distance between the outer edges of the drapes. 2  For a gathered look, measure 2 Â½ times the window width for lightweight to medium weight fabrics. 3  Measure three to four times the width for sheer fabrics. 4  You will likely need more than one valance panel.ere's How: 1  Measure the width of the window. 2  Determine the desired length of the valance, starting at the curtain rod. 3  It should be about 15 inches deep, but it can be longer if you have an especially wide window.