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I Automated Bamboo Blinds 36 Inches Wide (And Kept My Deposit)

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 05 2026

Living in an older rental means weird window depths. Here is how I finally motorized my bamboo blinds 36 inches wide without losing my security deposit.

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I Finally Found Smart No Drill Cellular Shades That Actually Stay Up

by Yuvien Royer on May 26 2026

Renting doesn't mean you can't have smart home automation. Here is how I installed motorized no drill cellular shades to block drafts and keep my deposit.

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My Landlord Said No Drilling, So I Hacked a Sun Shade for a Patio

by Yuvien Royer on May 15 2026

When my landlord banned drilling into the stucco, I had to get creative. Here is how I built a wind-proof free standing sun shade for a patio on a budget.

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How to Hang an Exterior Bamboo Shade When You Can't Drill

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 25 2026

Brutal afternoon sun ruining your patio? Here is exactly how to tension-mount a motorized exterior bamboo shade for the perfect bamboo blinds balcony setup.

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Ripping My Blinds on Purpose: How to Install Tear-to Fit Roller Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 21 2026

Worried about ruining your budget blinds? Here is exactly how to install tear-to fit roller shade kits without fraying the fabric or mangling the hardware.

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My Landlord Banned Drills, So I Automated With Pop-In Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 18 2026

Renters do not have to give up on automation. Here is how I used tension-mounted pop-in blinds to build a smart shade setup without drilling a single hole.

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Drill-Free Replacement Blinds for Sliding Glass Doors Saved My Deposit

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 17 2026

Sick of brittle plastic slats snapping off the track? Here is how I found and installed drill-free replacement blinds for sliding glass doors in my rental.

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I Almost Lost My Deposit Over a DIY Blinds Installation

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 13 2026

Trying a diy blinds installation in a rental is a fast way to lose your security deposit. Here is how I upgraded to smart shades without drilling holes.

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I Tested 4 Drill-Free Door Window Shades (And Only Kept One)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 11 2026

Tired of neighbors looking through your entryway glass? After months of testing, I finally found drill-free door window shades that actually stay put.

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How I Motorized My Landlord's 2 Faux Wood Blinds With Cords

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 08 2026

Stuck renting? You don't have to live in the dark. Here is how I safely retrofitted my landlord's 2 faux wood blinds with cords using hidden smart motors.

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Are Window Valances With Blinds Just a 90s Trend? I Tested It

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 07 2026

I thought window valances with blinds were stuck in the 1990s. Here is exactly how adding a modern blind valance completely transformed my smart home setup.

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I Lost a Deposit Over Drilled Holes: Why I Use Blinds on Tension Rods

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 07 2026

After destroying my apartment's plaster walls and losing a deposit, I figured out how to safely mount heavy motorized blinds on tension rods without sagging.

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Why I Layered Smart Window Coverings Over Blinds in My Rental

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 05 2026

Stuck with ugly rental shades? Here is exactly how I installed smart window coverings over blinds to get a luxury hotel aesthetic without losing my deposit.

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My Secret to Mounting Hanging Sun Shades Without Drilling

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 31 2026

Renters and condo owners, listen up. Here is how I securely mounted hanging sun shades on my balcony without drilling into brick or losing my deposit.

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Stop Guessing: How to Hang Mainstays Room Darkening Mini Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 28 2026

Frustrated by confusing Walmart instructions? Here is the exact, no-nonsense guide to putting up mainstays room darkening mini blinds without ruining walls.

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Your Smart Blinds Are Leaking Light (Cornice Valances Fix It)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 28 2026

Tired of the annoying light gap above your motorized shades? Here is how I used affordable cornice valances to hide the motors and fake a luxury built-in look.

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How I Hid My Hideous Apartment Vertical Blinds Without Drilling

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 25 2026

Stuck with ugly apartment vertical blinds you can't remove? Here is exactly how to cover, hide, and automate them without losing your security deposit.

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How to Pair a Smart Curtain With Window Blinds You Hate

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 24 2026

Stuck with ugly apartment blinds? Here is how I successfully layered a motorized curtain with window treatments I couldn't remove, protecting my deposit.

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I Couldn't Paint My Walls, So I Hung a Smart Printed Roman Shade

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 18 2026

Stuck with boring white apartment walls you can't paint? Discover how automating a bold printed roman shade acts like moving art and transforms any sterile room.

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Stop Ripping Paper: My Temporary Blinds for Sliding Door Hack

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 16 2026

Sick of flimsy paper shades tearing on the handle? Here is exactly how I installed temporary blinds for sliding door frames that actually survive daily use.