Magnetic Blind Holder

One of the clear brackets a cord free cellular shade used to hold firmly down snapped off after a while, so I improvised this alternative. Riveted the magnets from a cabinet latch to the inside of each end cap, and nibbled away the plastic on the bottom so that they just protrude. Then I attached the plates that came with them to the sill give it something to grab ahold of. It works very well now and is easy to position even in the dark. A further refinement would be to fully recess the plates or possibly switch to stronger magnets that could hold through the plastic itself.

DIY Parts: Touch Latches on the Cheap

I have always appreciated the clean look of magnetic touch latches, which eliminate the need for any handles. They are often seen on entertainment centers with glass doors, and when pushed pop the door out an inch or two. They're particularly good for concealed compartments. I discovered recently that they cost under two dollars at Home Depot, which is less than most cabinet knobs. Double latches, for two adjacent doors, cost about fifty cents more. I now find myself looking for excuses to use them.

Slightly different model than the one I saw, but you can observe how it works.