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Stop Squishing Fabric: How to Automate Curtains for Narrow Windows

by Yuvien Royer on Jul 04 2026

Finding curtains for narrow windows that don't block all your natural light is a nightmare. Here is how a single-panel smart track completely fixed my setup.

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How I Fixed the Chunky Fabric Problem on a 22 Inch Wide Roman Shade

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 18 2026

Finding roman shades 22 wide that look good is hard. Here is how I tailored a motorized 22 inch wide roman shade to hide the battery without looking bulky.

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How to Hide the Battery When Automating 19 Inch Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on May 30 2026

Trying to automate narrow windows? I learned the hard way that finding motorized 19 inch blinds without bulky external battery packs requires a specific motor.

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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 Put Smart Blinds Side by Side on My Front Door (And Loved It)

by Yuvien Royer on May 27 2026

Tired of neighbors peeking in your front door? Finding smart blinds side by side windows actually support is tricky. Here is my ultra-narrow entryway fix.

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The Motor Won't Fit: My War With Smart Small Roller Shades

by Yuvien Royer on May 19 2026

Trying to automate tiny, narrow windows? Here is why standard smart motors won't fit inside small roller shades, and the exact mini roller shade setup I use.

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The Hidden Problem With Motorizing 24 Inch Roller Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on May 09 2026

Trying to automate narrow windows? I learned the hard way that most smart motors don't fit inside 24 inch roller blinds. Here is how I finally fixed it.

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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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The Nightmare of Motorizing Blinds for Narrow Windows (And My Fix)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 23 2026

Finding blinds for narrow windows is hard enough, but adding smart motors usually ruins the look. Here is how I finally automated my skinniest frames.

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I Finally Figured Out How to Automate 1" Mini Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 18 2026

Automating cramped headrails is tough. Here is how I finally fit smart motors into 1" mini blinds without snapping the delicate mini blinds 1 inch tilt rods.

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I Spent Months Trying to Automate 12 Inch Window Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 16 2026

Trying to add smart privacy to narrow front door sidelights? Here is why finding motorized 12 inch window shades that actually fit is so frustrating.

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Why Are Motorized 18 Inch Window Shades So Impossible to Find?

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 09 2026

If you have skinny sidelights or accent windows, you know the struggle. Here is why finding motorized 18 inch window shades is tough, and the exact gear I use.

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Skinny Glass Is a Nightmare: Side Window Covering Ideas That Fit

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 05 2026

Tired of feeling exposed through narrow entryway glass? These smart side window covering ideas and side door window covering ideas block the view, not the style.

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Why Finding Smart Motors for 10" x 72" blinds Almost Broke Me

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 29 2026

Got ultra-narrow slit windows? Finding motorized 10" x 72" blinds that actually fit took me months, but here is how I finally solved my privacy nightmare.

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I Burned Out Three Motors Trying to Automate 22 Inch Window Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 27 2026

Standard smart blind motors are usually too long for narrow frames. Here is exactly how I finally automated my narrow 22 inch window shades without hacking them.

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Are Motorized 14 Inch Blinds Actually Possible Without Custom Fees?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 12 2026

Finding 14 inch blinds that don't look cheap is hard enough. Here is how I finally motorized my narrow hallway windows without paying custom installer fees.

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Stop Cramming Big Smart Motors Into Narrow 28 Inch Window Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 06 2026

Trying to automate narrow windows? Here is how I finally found the right motors and fabric for 28 inch window shades without ruining my older home's aesthetic.

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Are 21 inch blinds for windows Actually Too Narrow to Automate?

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 25 2026

Thinking about upgrading those skinny hallway windows? Here is why standard smart motors fail, and how to successfully automate 21 inch blinds for windows.

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Why I Cut the 5-Foot Tangled Cords Off My blinds 23 x 64

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 18 2026

Tall, narrow windows are notorious for creating massive piles of tangled pull strings. Here's why automating your blinds 23 x 64 is the ultimate fix.

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I Finally Found Smart 9 x 72 blinds That Fit My Narrow Sidelights

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 16 2026

Struggling to cover ultra-narrow entryway sidelights or stairwell windows? Here is exactly how I finally found custom 9 x 72 blinds with smart motors.