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Are Custom Blinds at Costco Worth the Smart Home Headache?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 12 2026

Thinking of ordering custom blinds at Costco? I spent months testing their motorized Bali shades to see if the bulk discount is worth the smart home setup.

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Saving Bare Feet: Automating Coverings for Decks on a Schedule

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 12 2026

When scorching wood planks made our backyard unplayable, I automated our coverings for decks to drop right before the afternoon sun peaks. Here is my setup.

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Why I'll Never Put Home Depot Wood Blinds White in a Kitchen Again

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 12 2026

Thinking of installing home depot wood blinds white over your kitchen sink? Here is why steam and grease ruined mine, and why smart faux wood is better.

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I Hunted for Pictures of Valances Over Vertical Blinds (Here's Mine)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 12 2026

Trying to hide a smart motor? I spent weeks searching for pictures of valances over blinds, specifically vertical ones, to see if it works. Here is my setup.

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Are There Any Good Ideas for Sliding Door Blinds That Stop Drafts?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 12 2026

Tired of sitting near a freezing glass pane? I tested the best insulating ideas for sliding door blinds to stop thermal leaks and cut your HVAC bills.

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Are the 96 Inch Vertical Blinds Home Depot Sells Actually Good?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 11 2026

Thinking of buying the 96 inch vertical blinds home depot carries for your patio door? Read this before you deal with jammed tracks and clacking plastic.

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Why Automating Home Depot Window Shades Cost Me More Than Custom

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 11 2026

I tried to save cash by retrofitting basic home depot window shades with smart motors. Here's why the hidden costs made me switch to custom motorized options.

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Why Manual Black and White Striped Roman Shades Are a Mistake

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 10 2026

Bold patterns demand perfect alignment. Here is why installing smart motors is the only way to keep your black and white striped roman shades looking crisp.

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The 3 Rules for a Faux Wood Blinds Door Setup That Doesn't Bang the Glass

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 10 2026

Putting faux wood blinds on doors seems like a great idea until they slam into the glass. Here is my exact faux wood blinds door setup and smart motor fix.

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The Nightmare of Automating Horizontal Window Blinds White (And My Fix)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 10 2026

Finding smart horizontal window blinds white that actually look good isn't easy. Here is how I automated my white horizontal blinds without the bulky motors.

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The Hidden Cost of Automating Cheap Ready Made Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 10 2026

Trying to save cash by slapping smart motors onto cheap ready made blinds? Here is why flimsy headrails and poor fabric weight will cost you in the end.

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Your Smart Motor Hates Cordless Roman Shade Kits (Here's Why)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 10 2026

Trying to automate your custom window treatments? Here is why retrofitting smart motors into standard cordless roman shade kits usually ends in broken hardware.

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Why Your Arched Window Blinds Wood Setup Looks Weird (And My Fix)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 10 2026

I loved my architectural curves until afternoon glare ruined the room. Here is why finding arched window blinds wood setups is so hard, and my automated fix.

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The $10k Shock: Breaking Down the Cost of Motorized Roller Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 09 2026

Trying to figure out the true cost of motorized roller shades? I broke down my entire budget to show you exactly what to expect and where to save your money.

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No Floor Space for Drapes? Try Curtains That Pull Up Like Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 09 2026

If you have zero floor space for heavy drapes but still need room darkening, installing smart curtains that pull up like blinds is the ultimate hack.

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Why Dumb Shading Devices for East and West Facades Always Fail

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 09 2026

Struggling with morning glare and afternoon heat? Here is why smart shading devices for east and west facades beat manual blinds for keeping your house cool.

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I Crammed Smart Motors Into Roman Blinds for Small Windows (Here's How)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 09 2026

Trying to automate narrow or short frames? I learned the hard way how to install motorized roman blinds for small windows without blocking all the glass.

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I Tried Hacking Menards Roller Shades with Smart Motors (Big Mistake)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 09 2026

I bought cheap Menards roller shades hoping to retrofit them with smart motors. Here is why hacking basic blinds was a disaster and what to buy instead.

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Why I Refuse to Buy Corded 70 x 64 Window Blinds Anymore

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 08 2026

Thinking about buying 70 x 64 window blinds? I tried the cheap manual route first, and it was a tangled disaster. Here is why I finally went smart.

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Why I Ripped Out My Home Depot White Window Blinds After One Year

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 08 2026

I thought basic home depot white window blinds would give my living room a clean, modern look. Instead, they collected dust and yellowed. Here is what I did.