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The Motor Doesn't Fit: How I Automated My Narrow Venetian Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on May 19 2026

Standard smart motors are too bulky for shallow window frames. Here is exactly how I finally managed to automate the narrow venetian blinds in my older home.

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Stop Using Corded 18 Inch Window Shades Above Your Sink

by Yuvien Royer on May 12 2026

Finding motorized 18 inch window shades for a narrow kitchen window is a huge headache. Here is why standard smart motors won't fit, and what actually works.

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I Bought Same Day Blinds So I Didn't Rush My Smart Shade Setup

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 19 2026

Moving into a bare house is a privacy nightmare. Here is why I installed cheap same day blinds to survive while planning my custom smart shade upgrade.

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I Ruined Two Shades Before Finding Good Blinds for Crank Windows

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 13 2026

Tired of shades getting stuck on window handles? Here is the exact mounting math, reverse-roll tricks, and the best blinds for crank windows that actually work.

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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 Burned Out 3 Motors Finding the Right Blinds for Large Windows

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 06 2026

Trying to cover a massive living room span? I learned the hard way that finding the right blinds for large windows requires calculating weight, not just width.

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I Swapped One Sagging Shade for Two Smart 30 Inch Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 01 2026

Struggling with side-by-side windows? Here is why ditching one giant, sagging covering for two automated 30 inch blinds completely fixed my living room.

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I Fixed My Awkward Craftsman Windows With Smart 22.5 Inch Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 28 2026

Struggling to fit modern treatments into narrow, historic window frames? Here is how I finally installed smart 22.5 inch blinds without ruining the trim.

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I Ruined a Store-Bought Blind Trying to Make a 35 Roman Shade

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 28 2026

Don't try to chop down a standard 36-inch blind to fit an older window frame. Here is why investing in a custom motorized 35 roman shade saves your sanity.

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The Infuriating 1-Inch Gap: Why I Finally Ordered blinds 61 inches wide

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 27 2026

Stop settling for annoying light gaps. Here is why skipping big-box stores and ordering exact-fit smart blinds 61 inches wide transformed my living room.

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I Ruined an $800 Shade Figuring Out How to Measure for Roman Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 07 2026

Adding a smart motor changes everything. Here is exactly how to measure for roman blinds so you get a perfect flush fit without crushing your battery tube.

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How Do You Measure for Roller Shades Without Messing Up the Order?

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 02 2026

Wondering how do you measure for roller shades without making a costly mistake? I break down the exact steps for inside and outside mounts on uneven windows.

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I Refused Outside Mounts: Finding Blinds for Shallow Depth Windows

by Yuvien Royer on Jan 27 2026

Got 1/2-inch window frames? I hated covering my beautiful trim with bulky outside mounts. Here is how I finally found blinds for shallow depth windows.

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Finding the Right Blind for Double Window Smart Setups

by Yuvien Royer on Oct 22 2025

Need a smart blind for double window setups? Discover whether one large shade or two synced blinds works best for your home automation and daily lighting needs.