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Your Arched Wood Window Deserves Better Than Cheap Paper Fan Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Jul 15 2026

I spent weeks stripping paint off my arched wood window, only to realize standard blinds would hide the beautiful trim. Here is how I solved the problem.

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The Trick to Automating a High End Curtain in an Old House

by Yuvien Royer on Jul 14 2026

Want to add smart home tech without ruining your historic aesthetic? Here is how I mounted a heavy high end curtain on a motorized track over century-old plaster.

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I Trimmed 26 Inch Window Shades for Twin Windows (And Regretted It)

by Yuvien Royer on May 31 2026

Trying to fit 26 inch window shades into side-by-side frames is a nightmare. Here is why trimming big-box blinds fails and how to automate them properly.

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The Battery Problem With Motorizing a Skinny 22 Inch Roman Shade

by Yuvien Royer on May 29 2026

Got a narrow window? Before you buy a 22 inch roman shade, here is what you need to know about smart motor lengths, battery limits, and avoiding dead zones.

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I Refuse to Buy New Windows (And Insulated Roman Blinds Are Why)

by Yuvien Royer on May 22 2026

Living in an older home means dealing with drafty glass. Here is why I skipped the expensive window replacements and installed insulated roman blinds instead.

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I Put Smart Shades on an Antique Arched Window (And Didn't Ruin It)

by Yuvien Royer on May 20 2026

Trying to automate an antique arched window is terrifying if you care about the historic woodwork. Here is how I added smart shades without drilling the trim.

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Don't Replace Drafty Glass: Smart Roman Window Blinds Are Cheaper

by Yuvien Royer on May 17 2026

Replacing historic wood frames is expensive. Here is how I used heavy, automated roman window blinds to block winter drafts and slash my heating bills.

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Stop Hiding Your Trim: Smart Curtains for Wood Framed Windows

by Yuvien Royer on May 10 2026

After spending months stripping paint off vintage oak, I needed curtains for wood framed windows that wouldn't hide my hard work. Here is how I did it.

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How I Added Smart Elegant Blinds to My 1920s Home (Without Ruining It)

by Yuvien Royer on May 08 2026

Worried smart home tech will ruin your interior design? Here is how I seamlessly integrated motorized elegant blinds into my 1920s home architecture.

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Show Off Your Molding: Window Treatments That Don't Hide Trim

by Yuvien Royer on May 05 2026

Got beautiful molding? Here is exactly how to do window treatments that don't hide trim, featuring low-profile smart cassettes and inside-mount secrets.

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How to Automate a 27 Inch Roller Shade Without Ruining Old Trim

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 03 2026

Automating old, narrow windows is a nightmare. Here is how I finally installed a smart 27 inch roller shade without destroying my historic wood trim.

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Stop Ruining Old Houses With Plastic Blinds: Use a Crown Molding Valance

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 28 2026

Adding modern tech to an old house is tricky. Here is exactly how I seamlessly hid motorized shades behind a crown molding valance to preserve historic trim.

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My Vintage Sunroom Was Sweltering Until I Automated Classic Roman Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 22 2026

I spent months restoring my historic home's sunroom, only to realize it was an unusable greenhouse. Here is how automating classic roman shades fixed it.

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I Automated My Antique Wood Blinds (And Only Snapped One Slat)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 19 2026

I refused to trash my home's original antique wood blinds, but smart motors almost destroyed them. Here is how I safely automated vintage wooden blinds.

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I Fixed My Drafty Room With Smart Blinds for Windows Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 07 2026

Drafty old house? Here is how I finally stopped the winter chill and lowered my heating bill by upgrading to smart motorized blinds for windows shades.

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I Fixed My Awkward Craftsman Windows With Smart 22.5 Inch Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 28 2026

Struggling to fit modern treatments into narrow, historic window frames? Here is how I finally installed smart 22.5 inch blinds without ruining the trim.

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Don't Ruin Your Window Trim Trying to Force a 27" Roman Shade to Fit

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 19 2026

Trying to fit generic blinds into old windows ruins historic trim. Here is how a custom smart 27" roman shade solved my 27 x 72 roman shades dilemma forever.

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Stop Hiding Your Arches: How to Build Smart Arch Top Roman Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 09 2026

Motorizing arched windows is a massive headache. Here is how I finally figured out how to automate arch top roman shades without ruining the beautiful curve.