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Why I Ditched Roller Shades for Smart Venetian Window Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 09 2026

Roller shades blocked too much daylight. Here is why I switched to smart venetian window blinds to fix my WFH glare without losing my outside view.

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Can You Automate Target Blinds? My Weekend Retrofit Experiment

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 09 2026

I bought basic Target blinds on move-in day for instant privacy. Here is my honest review on their quality, and whether retrofitting them is actually worth it.

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My $50 Smart Window Blinds Venetian Retrofit Beat Custom Quotes

by Yuvien Royer on May 26 2026

Custom smart shades cost a fortune. Here is how I hacked standard window blinds (venetian style) using cheap motors when they went on sale for massive savings.

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I Automated My Home Decorators Collection Cellular Shades (Here's How)

by Yuvien Royer on May 22 2026

Love your budget blinds but hate pulling them? Here is exactly how I automated my home decorators collection cellular shades and when to just upgrade.

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I Snapped a Cord: A Frustrated Guide to Parts of Venetian Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on May 22 2026

Trying to fix a broken tilt motor or snapped lift cord? Before you order replacements, here is a quick guide to understanding the parts of venetian blinds.

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I Motorized Ready Made Window Shades (And Regret the Light Gaps)

by Yuvien Royer on May 22 2026

I thought I could save hundreds by retrofitting smart motors into standard ready made window shades. Here is why the light gaps and wonky tubes let me down.

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I Tried Automating All Types of Blinds—Here Is What Survived

by Yuvien Royer on May 11 2026

Wondering what types of blinds are there that actually work with smart motors? I tested all types of blinds to find which materials survive automation.

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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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Are Inexpensive Blinds Online Actually Worth Automating?

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 27 2026

Want to automate your home without going broke? I tested several inexpensive blinds online to find the best blinds prices that survive smart motors.

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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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Why Long, Skinny Faux Wood Blinds 23 x 72 Are a Nightmare to Automate

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 10 2026

Automating faux wood blinds 23 x 72 is tough. The 72-inch drop makes them incredibly heavy, but the tiny headrail barely fits a high-torque smart motor.

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The 3 Specs to Check Before Buying Blinds Cheap for Smart Homes

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 09 2026

Looking for blinds cheap enough for a whole-house smart upgrade? Learn which affordable shades actually have the internal space to survive motorized retrofits.

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I Tried to Motorize Mini Blinds with Cords (And Failed Miserably)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 08 2026

Trying to retrofit old mini blinds with cords using a smart motor seems like a cheap hack, but the tangled mess isn't worth it. Here is what I did instead.

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My DIY Smart Tilt Retrofit Using US Window and Floor Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 02 2026

Curious if US Window and Floor blinds hold up to smart motor retrofits? I tested their custom slats, dealt with US Window and Floor customer service, and more.

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Can You Actually Automate Select Blinds Roman Shades?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 30 2026

Wondering if you can automate budget-friendly window treatments? I tested retrofitting select blinds roman shades with smart motors. Here is the verdict.

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I Figured Out How to Make Window Blinds (And Then I Automated Them)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 29 2026

Figuring out exactly how to make window blinds is only half the battle. Here is how I took my custom homemade blinds and upgraded them with smart motors.

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Why I Kept My Basic Blinds White (And Added Smart Tilt Motors)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 27 2026

Think you need to spend thousands replacing those dusty, cheap window coverings? Here is exactly how I made my basic blinds white, modern, and fully automated.

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Your Smart Motors Look Ugly (And a Window Blinds Cover Fixes It)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 19 2026

Adding smart motors to your shades is great, but seeing the plastic gears ruins the magic. Here is how a simple window blinds cover hides the mess.

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Are Retrofit DIY Blinds Actually Cheaper Than Native Smart Shades?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 17 2026

Thinking about building do it yourself blinds? I spent months testing hacked DIY blinds against natively smart cellular shades. Here is my honest verdict.

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The Hidden Weight Problem With Automating Faux Wood Blinds 35x64

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 13 2026

Standard builder windows are great, but automating heavy faux wood blinds 35x64 is a mechanical nightmare. Here is how I upgraded mine without burning motors.