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I Hacked My $30 Target Window Shades to Work With Alexa

by Yuvien Royer on Jul 20 2026

Want automated blinds on a budget? I explain exactly how I retrofitted my cheap Target window shades with smart motors to save hundreds of dollars.

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I Motorized the Woven Blinds Home Goods Sells (Here is How)

by Yuvien Royer on Jul 19 2026

Wondering if you can automate those trendy blinds home goods sells? I tore apart my cheap home goods window blinds to add a smart motor. Here is the process.

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Can a $30 Joann Fabrics Roman Shade Kit Handle a Smart Motor?

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 11 2026

Thinking of building DIY smart blinds? See why automating a joann fabrics roman shade kit requires a few structural hacks to avoid burning out your motor.

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I Bought Bamboo Window Shades Cheap (And Made Them Smart)

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 10 2026

Finding bamboo window shades cheap is great until you try to motorize them. Here is how I added bottom weights to flimsy matchstick blinds to make them smart.

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I Fixed My Crooked DIY Roll Up Curtain With a $60 Smart Motor

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 01 2026

Following a viral tutorial for a diy roll up curtain left me with tangled cords and crooked fabric. Here is how I salvaged the project with a smart motor.

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My $50 Smart Fix for Better Homes and Garden 2 Inch Window Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 16 2026

Want smart shades without the premium price tag? Here is exactly how I retrofitted my better homes and garden 2 inch window blinds with smart tilt motors.

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I Put Smart Motors on Cheap hd supply blinds (And It Actually Worked)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 11 2026

Your rental probably came with basic hd supply window blinds. Instead of replacing them and losing my deposit, here is how I automated them for under $100.

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Why Nobody Stocks Draperies Built for Smart Tracks

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 09 2026

Wondering why no one stocks draperies designed for smart home tracks? I ruined a $300 motor trying to use cheap off-the-shelf curtains. Here is the fix.

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The $20 IKEA Sandvedel is the Ultimate DIY Smart Blind Hack

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 06 2026

Want to automate your windows on a strict budget? Here is exactly how I took the ultra-cheap IKEA Sandvedel roller blind and added a smart motor inside.

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Why I Buy Affordable Wood Blinds and Spend the Savings on Smart Motors

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 17 2026

Want luxury automated shades on a budget? I explain why buying affordable wood blinds and retrofitting them with smart tilt motors is the ultimate DIY hack.

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I Motorized My Landlord's Cheap Vinyl Blinds (And Kept My Deposit)

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 11 2026

Stuck with cheap apartment window treatments? Here is how I retrofitted standard vinyl blinds with smart tilt motors to get luxury automation on a renter budget.

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I Automated Better Home and Garden Faux Wood Blinds (And Saved $600)

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 09 2026

Custom smart shades cost a fortune. Here is exactly how I retrofitted off-the-shelf better home and garden faux wood blinds with tilt motors to save hundreds.

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Automate Custom Blinds Cheap: The Ultimate Retrofit Guide

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 05 2025

Upgrade your home automation without overspending. Discover how to source custom blinds cheap and retrofit them with smart tech. Check the compatibility list.