Anniedeb

Depending on the size of the window I may or may not shorten, but I always save the extra slats. I store them in empty cardboard gift wrap tubes. I've had to change out several over the years. Surprising how they get bent, cracked, broken or stained!

Jingle

Sometimes on certain windows I don't bother to shorten them. I just let them rest on the sill. If I shorten I throw them away.