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Are Custom Taylorview Blinds Actually Good for Smart Homes?

by Yuvien Royer on May 08 2026

I needed to cover a dozen odd-sized windows without going broke. Here is my honest review of using custom taylorview blinds for a DIY smart home retrofit.

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Stop Trying to Motorize the Cheapest Mini Blinds on Amazon

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 06 2026

Thinking of buying the cheapest mini blinds on Amazon to build a budget smart home? Here is why cheap retrofits fail, and what actually lasts 6 months.

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Why I Only Buy Faux Wood Blinds 2 Inches Wide (And Automate Them)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 28 2026

Looking for a budget smart home upgrade? Here is why I exclusively buy faux wood blinds 2 inches wide, how to automate the tilt, and why they beat custom shades.

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How I Squeezed Smart Motors Into Bali 1 Inch Wood Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 06 2026

Trying to automate tiny window frames? Here is exactly how I managed to fit smart tilt motors into my narrow bali 1 inch wood blinds without ruining them.

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I Automated Better Home and Garden Faux Wood Blinds (And Saved $600)

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 09 2026

Custom smart shades cost a fortune. Here is exactly how I retrofitted off-the-shelf better home and garden faux wood blinds with tilt motors to save hundreds.

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Window Blinds And Shades Repair: Gutting Old Hardware For Smart Tech

by Yuvien Royer on Oct 31 2025

Tackling window blinds and shades repair doesn't mean tossing custom fabrics. Learn how to gut broken manual hardware and retrofit them with smart motors.

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Automating Bamboo Roller Shades Indoor: Nature Meets Tech

by Yuvien Royer on Aug 09 2025

Automate your indoor bamboo roller shades for natural light control. Works with Alexa & HomeKit. Check our motor compatibility guide and torque specs now.

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Automating Old-Fashioned Shades: The Ultimate Retrofit Guide

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 21 2025

Upgrade your old-fashioned roll up window shades with smart motors. Discover retrofit tips for Zigbee and Alexa compatibility. Check the compatibility list now.

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How to Make Your Vermont Country Store Roman Shades Smart

by Yuvien Royer on May 15 2025

Automate your classic window treatments. Learn the best retrofit motors for vermont country store shades with Alexa & HomeKit support. See the setup.