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My Window Frames Were Crumbling (So I Used Mini Blinds With Side Brackets)

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My Window Frames Were Crumbling (So I Used Mini Blinds With Side Brackets)

by Yuvien Royer on May 19 2026
I couldn't drill into my old plaster window tops, so I end-mounted my smart shades. Here is how I modified mini blinds with side brackets to fit the motors.
Your Frames Aren't Square: How to Install Window Blinds Anyway

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Your Frames Aren't Square: How to Install Window Blinds Anyway

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 28 2026
Got old, wonky frames? Here is exactly how to install window blinds and motorized cassettes when nothing in your charming vintage house is actually level.
Why Off-the-Shelf 57 Inch Blinds Look Crooked in Older Homes

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Why Off-the-Shelf 57 Inch Blinds Look Crooked in Older Homes

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 10 2026
If you live in an older house, standard treatments will look tilted. Here is why I finally ordered custom 57 inch blinds with smart motors to hide the slant.
I Refused Outside Mounts: Finding Blinds for Shallow Depth Windows

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I Refused Outside Mounts: Finding Blinds for Shallow Depth Windows

by Yuvien Royer on Jan 27 2026
Got 1/2-inch window frames? I hated covering my beautiful trim with bulky outside mounts. Here is how I finally found blinds for shallow depth windows.