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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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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.

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Are Country Woods Classics Blinds Too Heavy for Smart Motors?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 12 2026

I loved the rich look of my country woods classics blinds, but their heavy real wood slats melted my retrofit smart motors. Here is how I finally fixed it.

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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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Are Everwood Alternative Wood Blinds Worth the Smart Home Premium?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 10 2026

I loved the look of Hunter Douglas, but are everwood alternative wood blinds worth the steep smart home markup? Here is how I got the exact look for less.

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Vinyl vs Faux Wood Blinds: Why I Stopped Upgrading Every Room

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 09 2026

I spent weeks testing vinyl vs faux wood blinds in my new house. Here is the truth about how they look, sag, and handle smart tilt motors over time.

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Are Retrofit Motors for regular window blinds Actually Worth It?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 07 2026

Thinking about upgrading to smart shades? Here is the honest truth about adding retrofit motors to your regular window blinds instead of buying new ones.

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My Used Wood Blinds Looked Great Until the Smart Motors Kicked In

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 05 2026

I thought scoring cheap used wood blinds on Facebook Marketplace was a massive win for my smart home budget. Here's why warped slats almost broke my motors.

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I Love Wood Mini Blinds 1 Inch, But Automating Them Almost Broke Me

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 28 2026

Love the look of wood mini blinds 1 inch but hate pulling cords? Here is how I finally managed to squeeze smart motors into ultra-narrow wood headrails.

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Don't Buy Custom Smart Shades Until You Try 2 Faux Wood Blinds White

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 23 2026

Thinking of spending thousands on custom smart shades? Here is why standard 2 faux wood blinds white are actually the perfect canvas for automated tilt motors.

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Why My Bold Red Wood Blinds Broke My Smart Home Light Sensors

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 21 2026

I loved the retro look of my new red wood blinds, but the dark pigment of these red venetian blinds completely confused my smart light sensors. Here's my fix.

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My Shallow Windows Hated Motors Until I Tried 1 3/8 Faux Wood Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 21 2026

Struggling to automate window treatments in an older home? Here is exactly how swapping to 1 3/8 faux wood blinds finally solved my shallow window nightmare.

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Don't Toss Your Bali Roman Blinds: How to Motorize Them Instead

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 20 2026

Love your bali roman blinds but hate the heavy manual pull chain? Here is how I retrofitted smart motors into my classic shades without ruining the fabric.