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I Motorized the Custom Bali Shades Lowe's Cut for Me

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 27 2026

I wanted smart blinds without the massive dealer markup. Here is exactly how I ordered custom Bali shades Lowe's sells and retrofitted them with smart motors.

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My Leather Sofa Was Bleaching (Until I Got a Smart Wood Sun Shade)

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 27 2026

I watched my expensive leather sofa slowly bleach in the brutal afternoon glare. Here is how automating a natural wood sun shade finally stopped the UV damage.

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I Finally Stopped Fighting the Pull Cords on My blinds 72 x 64

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 26 2026

Tired of fighting jammed, lopsided pull cords? Here is exactly why I finally upgraded my heavy blinds 72 x 64 to a smart motorized setup, and how to do it.

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Stop Banging Shades: Why I Upgraded to Door Glass Blinds Inserts

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 25 2026

Tired of shades banging against your back door? Here is why swapping your plain glass for door glass blinds inserts is the ultimate pet-proof, quiet upgrade.

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I Snuck Smart Motors Into My Apartment's Faux Wood Blinds 34x64

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 21 2026

Want smart shades but your landlord won't let you drill? Here's exactly how I retrofitted my apartment's standard faux wood blinds 34x64 in an afternoon.

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My TV Glare Was Ruining Games (Until I Automated 58 x 46 window blinds)

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 18 2026

Reaching over expensive electronics to close manual shades is a disaster waiting to happen. Here is how automating my 58 x 46 window blinds fixed my TV glare.

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Why Your 2 Faux Wood Blinds Keep Sagging (And How to Automate Them)

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 16 2026

Trying to cover a large double window with a single heavy set of 2 faux wood blinds is a recipe for sagging and broken motors. Here is how I fixed mine.

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I Lived With Staircase Glare For Years Before Automating My Long Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 15 2026

Tired of dragging out a ladder just to adjust the light? Here is how I permanently solved my two-story staircase glare by upgrading to automated long blinds.

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I Tried Automating a West Elm Roman Shade (Here's What Broke)

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 13 2026

I loved the mid-century look of my west elm roman shade, but pulling manual cords ruined the smart home vibe. Here is what happened when I tried automating it.

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Why My Automated Roller Blinds DIY Saved Me $1,500

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 10 2026

Thinking about upgrading your windows? Before you buy an expensive custom setup, read how an automated roller blinds diy project saved me over $1,500.

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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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I Hacked It: How to cut coolaroo roller shades that are too wide

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 08 2026

Can coolaroo blinds be cut to size? Yes. I grabbed a hacksaw to figure out exactly how to cut coolaroo roller shades that are too wide for my patio.

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I Figured Out How to Make Roman Shades for French Doors That Don't Flop

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 08 2026

Swinging cords ruin door blinds. Here is exactly how to make roman shades for french doors using smart motors to keep your fabric tight and cord-free.

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The Problem With Crossweave Cordless Roman Shades (And My Fix)

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 05 2026

I loved the look of my crossweave cordless roman shades, but manual lifting and streetlights ruined my sleep. Here is how upgrading to blackout fixed it.

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I Automated Budget Roman Shades (Here's What Broke First)

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 02 2026

Automating budget roman shades is a great idea until the cheap gears snap. Here is how I motorized roman shades inexpensive enough for a rental without breaking.

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I Built Do It Yourself Shades (Here Is What the Pinterest Guides Skip)

by Yuvien Royer on Jan 28 2026

Thinking about crafting do it yourself shades? I tried making custom fabric window shades from scratch and adding smart motors. Here is what actually works.