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Why Automating Ready Made Curtains Will Break Your Smart Track

by Yuvien Royer on Jul 08 2026

Thinking of automating ready made curtains to save a few bucks? Here is why throwing cheap premade panels on a smart track usually ends in disaster.

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My Attempt to Automate Select Blinds Roman Shades Was a Disaster

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 29 2026

Trying to automate select blinds roman shades for a beach aesthetic? Here is why upgrading to built-in smart coastal roman shades saves time and money.

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I Tried Automating DIY Drawstring Curtains (And Burned Out a Motor)

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 14 2026

Thinking about automating your window treatments? Learn why trying to use diy drawstring curtains usually ends up jamming your expensive smart track.

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I Ruined 3 Sets of Fabric Before Buying a Professional Curtain

by Yuvien Royer on May 30 2026

Trying to DIY fabric for a motorized track is a nightmare of bunching and jamming. Here is why investing in a professional curtain is actually cheaper.

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I Fried a Smart Motor Trying to Layer Sheer Curtains With Drapes

by Yuvien Royer on May 28 2026

Trying to get that luxury hotel look? Here is why layering sheer curtains with drapes can destroy your smart motor, and how to get track spacing right.

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Stop Trying to Motorize That West Elm Roman Shade (Do This Instead)

by Yuvien Royer on May 24 2026

I splurged on a gorgeous manual West Elm roman shade, only to realize retrofitting it with smart motors is a nightmare. Here is what I would buy instead.

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I Jammed 3 Smart Motors Before Giving Up on Pre Cut Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 13 2026

Tried automating generic pre cut window blinds? I jammed three smart motors before realizing the uneven edges and unbalanced tubes were destroying my setup.

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Your Faux Wood Blinds at Walmart Are Killing Your Smart Motors

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 11 2026

Trying to automate cheap faux wood blinds at walmart? Think again. I learned the hard way that heavy PVC slats will instantly strip your smart tilt motors.

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Retrofit Motors Fail: Why Real Electric Window Blinds, Shades Win

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 27 2026

Thinking of retrofitting old manual shades? Learn why strap-on motors fail and how upgrading to custom electric window blinds, shades saves your sanity.

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I Tried Automating Amazon Blinds With Cords (And Regret It)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 27 2026

Trying to save money by retrofitting cheap amazon blinds with cords? I tried using bead-chain motors on corded mini blinds and it was a total disaster.

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Why Automating Roman Shades With Cord Pullers Is a Terrible Idea

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 19 2026

Thinking about slapping a smart puller on your traditional roman shades with cord? Learn why these cheap retrofit kits fail and what to install instead.

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Why I Replaced My Entire Faux Wood Window Blinds Lowes Haul After 6 Months

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 09 2026

Thought you could save cash with a massive faux wood window blinds Lowes run? Here is why those heavy, manual slats might actually be a terrible long-term bet.

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I Tried Automating an Etsy Roman Blind (And Ruined It)

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 18 2026

Thinking about adding a smart motor to a custom Etsy roman blind? Here is why my DIY retrofit ended in disaster, and what I recommend doing instead.