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I Motorized My Kitchen Range Blinds (And Stopped Melting Cords)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 29 2026

Reaching over a hot stove to close the shades is dangerous and annoying. Here is how I upgraded my kitchen range blinds with a smart, cord-free motorized setup.

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I Faked High-End Linen With a $20 Magnetic IKEA Roman Shade

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 29 2026

I wanted custom linen window treatments without the luxury price tag. Here is how the magnetic IKEA roman shade saved my kitchen budget (and its one big flaw).

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I Snapped My Levolor Valance During a Smart Upgrade (Here's My Fix)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 29 2026

Snapping your levolor valance during a smart motor retrofit is a nightmare. Here is how I handled a levolor valance replacement and upgraded my whole setup.

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I Hacked Smart Motors Into 13 Inch Blinds (And Barely Kept My Sanity)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 28 2026

Trying to automate those skinny sidelights? Standard motors won't fit. Here is exactly how I finally squeezed smart tech into my narrow 13 inch blinds.

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Your Smart Motor Won't Fit 24-Inch Bamboo Shades (Do This Instead)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 28 2026

Trying to automate narrow windows? Most smart tubular motors are too long. Here is exactly how I finally motorized my 24-inch bamboo shades without ruining them.

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Why I Hid Smart Motors in Old-Fashioned Roll Up Window Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 27 2026

Love vintage decor but hate wrestling with spring rollers? Here is exactly how I hid modern smart motors inside old-fashioned roll up window shades.

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Are Boutique Shade & Light Window Fashions Worth the Smart Markup?

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 27 2026

Got a massive quote for custom shade & light window fashions? I compared a local boutique quote in shade and light port orange to a DIY smart setup.

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How to Program Graber Motorized Shades When You Lose the Manual

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 25 2026

Bought a house with Graber motorized shades but no instructions? Here is how I figured out the Z-Wave remote programming and finally ditched the gateway.

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The Awkward Window Guide: Automating 50 Inch Blinds Without Sagging

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 25 2026

Finding smart 50 inch blinds for mid-sized living room windows can be a headache. Here is how to avoid sagging tubes and upgrade your awkward window sizes.

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The 3 Vertical Blind Makers That Actually Survive Smart Motors

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 24 2026

I wasted months trying to automate cheap big-box store tracks. Here is exactly how to vet vertical blind makers to find heavy-duty hardware that won't snap.

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Are Bali Vertical Blinds Worth Keeping, or Just Builder Junk?

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 21 2026

Wondering if those standard bali vertical blinds that came with your house are worth keeping? Here is how I upgraded mine for a modern smart home setup.

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Why I Chose Veneta Blinds Over $3,000 Custom Smart Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 21 2026

I wanted motorized shades but balked at custom quotes. Here is my honest 6-month review of Veneta blinds from Home Depot and if they are worth the money.

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The Only Slider Window Coverings That Don't Clatter Like Cheap Plastic

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 21 2026

Tired of noisy vertical blinds? I finally upgraded my massive 3-panel glass doors with motorized slider window coverings that actually look high-end.

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How I Stopped My Venetian Blind Doors From Smashing the Glass

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 20 2026

Love the classic look of venetian blind doors but hate the noise? Here is how I secured my venetian blinds on patio doors and used smart tilt to fix the clatter.

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Don't Use a Hacksaw: Getting Bamboo Shades Cut to Size at Home

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 19 2026

Wondering if you can trim woven woods? Here is the exact painter's tape and fine-tooth saw method I use to get bamboo shades cut to size without splinters.

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The Huge Mistake I Made During My Smart Blinds Installations

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 19 2026

I thought pairing the Zigbee motor was the hard part. Here is why rushing your smart blinds installations will ruin your blackout shades (and how to fix it).

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Is Select Blinds Legit? My 6-Month Motorized Shade Test

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 18 2026

Wondering if those relentless online ads are true? I spent six months testing motorized options from Select Blinds to see if they actually hold up.

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I Built DIY Cellular Blinds to Save Money (Big Mistake)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 18 2026

Trying to build diy cellular blinds to save money? I tried making my own diy honeycomb blinds to insulate drafty windows, and the results were a disaster.

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My Bamboo Roll Up Blind Always Hung Crooked Until I Motorized It

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 17 2026

I loved the organic texture of my new bamboo roll up blind, but manually pulling it level every morning drove me crazy. Here is how I finally motorized it.

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Why Standard Shades Stick Out (And Why You Need 1 1 2 Blinds)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 17 2026

Standard 2-inch smart shades look terrible when they stick out past your window trim. Here is how upgrading to 1 1 2 blinds gave me a flush, built-in look.