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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.