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Why I Hacked Smart Motors Into My Handmade Window Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 07 2026

I refused to put sterile plastic blinds in my living room. Here is exactly how I retrofitted smart motors into handmade window shades to hide the tech.

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Can You Automate a US Window and Floor 2 Faux Wood Blind White?

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 07 2026

Wondering if you can automate off-the-shelf shades? I tore down the popular US Window and Floor 2 faux wood blind white to see if it survives smart motors.

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Why Roller Shades Are Terrible Ideas for Sliding Door Window Treatments

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 06 2026

Stop ducking under half-open smart blinds. If you need better ideas for sliding door window treatments, here is why side-draw motors are the only way to go.

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I Jammed Smart Motors Into 34 Faux Wood Blinds (And Saved $400)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 06 2026

Custom smart shades cost a fortune. Here is exactly how I retrofitted off-the-shelf 34 faux wood blinds with smart tilt motors to fit my weird 1980s windows.

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I Upgraded My Smart Shades With a DIY Valance Wood Box

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 06 2026

Tired of looking at bulky smart blind motors and plastic fascias? Here is exactly how I built a custom DIY valance wood box to hide the tech and add style.

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How I Automated 2 White Faux Wood Cordless Blinds (To Appease My HOA)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 04 2026

Battling strict HOA rules for street-facing windows? Here is exactly how I retrofitted my 2 white faux wood cordless blinds with stealthy smart tilt motors.

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Can You Actually Automate Top Down Bottom Up Aluminum Mini Blinds?

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 04 2026

Want privacy and light? Top down bottom up aluminum mini blinds are great for street-level windows, but automating them is tricky. Here is how I finally did it.

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My DIY Smart Tilt Retrofit Using US Window and Floor Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 02 2026

Curious if US Window and Floor blinds hold up to smart motor retrofits? I tested their custom slats, dealt with US Window and Floor customer service, and more.

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Are Smart Ikea Blinds Actually Good, or Just Cheap?

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 02 2026

Thinking about automating your windows on a budget? Here is my honest 6-month review of smart Ikea blinds, from Zigbee hub headaches to daily motor noise.

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Stop Hating Vertical Blinds for Patio Sliding Doors (Just Make Them Smart)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 01 2026

Ready to trash your clunky vertical blinds for patio sliding doors? Here is how swapping to a smart automated track fixes the noise, cords, and hassle.

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I Retrofitted Smart Motors Into Vintage Laura Ashley Roman Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 01 2026

Scored gorgeous vintage laura ashley roman blinds with broken cords? Here is exactly how I gutted the old hardware and retrofitted modern smart motors.

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I Tried Automating Bali Curtains (And Almost Fried My Motor)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 01 2026

I tried to automate my new bali curtains and almost burned out my smart track. Here is exactly how to modify bali drapery to work smoothly with smart motors.

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I Saved My Sunroom by Ditching a Manual Sun Shade at Home Depot

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 01 2026

I tried saving cash with a basic manual sun shade at home depot for my sunroom, but the daily hassle meant fried plants. Here is why I upgraded to smart.

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What I Learned Taking My Smart Specs to The Drapery Shop

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 01 2026

Getting a quote from the drapery shop was a wake-up call. Here is why traditional fabric boutiques struggle with smart home tech and how to DIY it instead.

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Are Custom Round Window Blinds Actually Worth the Huge Markup?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 31 2026

Converting my attic was great until the morning sun hit. Here is how I dodged a massive custom quote and installed real round window blinds that actually move.

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Why Woven Wood Fabric by the Yard Will Jam Your DIY Smart Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 31 2026

Trying to save money by buying woven wood fabric by the yard for custom motorized shades? Here is why standard craft-store woven wood material ruins motors.

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My Dog Destroyed 3 Sets of Patio Door Window Treatments (Until Now)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 31 2026

Tired of tripping over drapes or ducking under half-pulled shades? Here is how I finally found patio door window treatments that survive heavy foot traffic.

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Can You Actually Automate Select Blinds Roman Shades?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 30 2026

Wondering if you can automate budget-friendly window treatments? I tested retrofitting select blinds roman shades with smart motors. Here is the verdict.

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I Finally Stopped Climbing My Mattress to Adjust My 58x34 Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 30 2026

Sick of stepping on pillows to reach the wide, short window above your bed? Here is how I upgraded my awkward 58x34 blinds with a smart motor to wake up easier.

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Hiding Smart Motors: Why Old Homes Need Drapery Top Treatments

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 30 2026

Putting smart tech in a historic home is tricky. Here is how I used classic drapery top treatments to completely hide bulky motorized curtain tracks.