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The Only 4 Types of Blinds That Actually Make Sense to Automate

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The Only 4 Types of Blinds That Actually Make Sense to Automate

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 25 2026
Overwhelmed by the sheer number of options? I've tested dozens of smart shades and break down exactly which types of blinds are actually worth automating.
Why I Stopped Hand-Cranking the Coolaroo Sun Shade Lowes Sold Me

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Why I Stopped Hand-Cranking the Coolaroo Sun Shade Lowes Sold Me

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 24 2026
Tired of manually rolling down your deck shades every afternoon? Here is why I finally automated the coolaroo sun shade lowes sold me before summer hit.
How I Fixed My Blinds for Hard to Reach Windows (No 12-Foot Ladders)

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How I Fixed My Blinds for Hard to Reach Windows (No 12-Foot Ladders)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 24 2026
Tired of leaving your highest shades open all year? Here is how I finally automated my blinds for hard to reach windows without constant ladder climbing.
Why I Ripped Out the Custom Shades Lowes Cut for My Living Room

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Why I Ripped Out the Custom Shades Lowes Cut for My Living Room

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 24 2026
Thinking about saving money on custom shades lowes cuts in-store? I tried them in my living room, but annoying light gaps and no smart motors made me switch.
My Living Room Was an Oven Until I Found Blinds for Curved Windows

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My Living Room Was an Oven Until I Found Blinds for Curved Windows

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 24 2026
Having double-height ceilings means dealing with massive sun glare. Here is how I finally sourced motorized blinds for curved windows that actually look good.
Is a True Blackout Shade for Half Circle Window Actually Possible?

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Is a True Blackout Shade for Half Circle Window Actually Possible?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 24 2026
Tired of the sun waking you up at 5 AM? Finding a true blackout shade for half circle window setups is tough. Here is how I finally achieved pitch-black sleep.
My Fix for Modern Bedroom Window Blinds That Whine at 6 AM

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My Fix for Modern Bedroom Window Blinds That Whine at 6 AM

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 22 2026
Tired of waking up to grinding motors? Here is how I finally found modern bedroom window blinds that look sleek and operate with whisper-quiet automation.
Window Blind or Shade? The Truth About Automating Weird Windows

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Window Blind or Shade? The Truth About Automating Weird Windows

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 22 2026
Struggling to choose a window blind or shade for your smart home? I tested both on my home's custom arch windows to see which motors actually survive.
I Ruined My Real Wood Blinds for Kitchen Windows (Here's My Smart Fix)

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I Ruined My Real Wood Blinds for Kitchen Windows (Here's My Smart Fix)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 22 2026
Thinking about getting wood blinds for kitchen windows? I learned the hard way that steam and real timber don't mix. Here is my automated faux slat fix.
I Covered 14 Windows With Blinds and Shades at Lowes (Here is What Broke)

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I Covered 14 Windows With Blinds and Shades at Lowes (Here is What Broke)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026
Trying to save money, I outfitted my home with off-the-shelf blinds and shades at lowes. Here is why the manual daily adjustments drove me absolutely crazy.
Why I Finally Bit the Bullet on an E Zip Shade for My Patio

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Why I Finally Bit the Bullet on an E Zip Shade for My Patio

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026
Tired of mosquitoes and wind ruining your patio dinners? I break down the real e zip shade cost and why this motorized solution actually weather-proofs spaces.
I Saved My OLED TV With Blackout Blinds for Sliding Glass Door Frames

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I Saved My OLED TV With Blackout Blinds for Sliding Glass Door Frames

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026
Tired of daytime TV glare? Here is how finding the right blackout blinds for sliding glass door setups finally gave my living room a true home theater feel.
I Put Bamboo Blinds on French Doors, but the Cords Drove Me Insane

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I Put Bamboo Blinds on French Doors, but the Cords Drove Me Insane

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026
I loved the earthy look of bamboo blinds on french doors, but the messy cords drove me mad. Here is why I finally upgraded to smart, motorized woven shades.
I Fought Gravity for Months to Install Outdoor Angled Roller Shades

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I Fought Gravity for Months to Install Outdoor Angled Roller Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026
Have a slanted pergola? Figuring out how to hang a blind on a sloping patio cover is a nightmare. Here is how I finally mounted outdoor angled roller shades.
I Burned My Houseplants Before Trying an Outdoor Pull Down Shade

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I Burned My Houseplants Before Trying an Outdoor Pull Down Shade

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026
My sun-facing patio doors were scorching my prized indoor plants. Here is why installing a smart outdoor pull down shade finally solved my UV light problem.
Why I Left My Big Window Blinds Closed for a Year (And How I Fixed It)

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Why I Left My Big Window Blinds Closed for a Year (And How I Fixed It)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026
Having giant picture windows is a dream, until you actually have to lift the heavy coverings. Here is how automating my big window blinds finally saved my view.
Your Patio Shades Will Warp (Unless You Use The Outside Shade Company)

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Your Patio Shades Will Warp (Unless You Use The Outside Shade Company)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 19 2026
After melting two sets of cheap big-box store patio blinds, I finally realized why buying from the outside shade company is the only way to beat summer heat.
I Automated My Antique Wood Blinds (And Only Snapped One Slat)

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I Automated My Antique Wood Blinds (And Only Snapped One Slat)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 19 2026
I refused to trash my home's original antique wood blinds, but smart motors almost destroyed them. Here is how I safely automated vintage wooden blinds.
How a Smart Sun Shade Blind Fixed My Blazing Hot Sunroom

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How a Smart Sun Shade Blind Fixed My Blazing Hot Sunroom

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 19 2026
Trying to work in a glass sunroom is miserable when the afternoon glare hits. Here is how automating a sun shade blind finally made my space usable.

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I Skipped the $4k Dealer Quote to Order Roller Blinds Online Instead

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 19 2026
Custom window treatments from local dealers cost a fortune. Here is how I figured out where to buy roller blinds online and built a smart setup for way less.