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I Automated 5 Types of Window Shade (Here's What I Kept)

by Yuvien Royer on May 29 2026

Overwhelmed by window treatments? After automating my whole house, I break down the best types of window shade for every room and which to avoid entirely.

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I Broke My Real Simple Roman Cellular Shade Trying to Automate It

by Yuvien Royer on May 28 2026

Thinking about retrofitting a real simple roman cellular shade with a smart motor? Read this first before you destroy your brackets and void the warranty.

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Can You Actually Motorize Budget Window Shades Without Ruining Them?

by Yuvien Royer on May 28 2026

I blew my renovation money and had to settle for cheap blinds. Here is how I successfully upgraded budget window shades with smart motors to get a luxury feel.

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Are Purple Blinds Actually Tacky, or Just Misunderstood?

by Yuvien Royer on May 28 2026

I thought purple blinds would make my house look like a teen's bedroom. Instead, automating these lavender shades added a moody, sophisticated evening glow.

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I Tracked Every Penny: The Real Cellular Shades Cost for a Whole House

by Yuvien Royer on May 27 2026

Wondering how much do cellular shades cost? I tracked every penny of my smart home upgrades to find the best place to buy cellular shades that actually last.

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Why I Mixed 3 Different Styles of Roman Blinds in One Living Room

by Yuvien Royer on May 27 2026

Struggling with weird windows? I finally fixed my living room by mixing different styles of roman blinds to hide smart motors and balance natural light.

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Why My Heavy Motorized Roman Shade Ripped Out of the Drywall

by Yuvien Royer on May 27 2026

Hanging a heavy motorized roman shade requires serious torque and hardware. Here is how I stopped ripping out drywall and finally secured my automated blinds.

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I Hated Layering Drapes, So I Tried Dual Solar and Blackout Shades

by Yuvien Royer on May 27 2026

Tired of bulky double curtain rods? Here is how upgrading to motorized dual solar and blackout shades gives you daytime views and nighttime pitch darkness.

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Stop Defaulting to White: Why Brown Blinds Are My Favorite Upgrade

by Yuvien Royer on May 27 2026

I used to think brown blinds belonged in a 90s office. Here is how layering light and dark brown window shades added serious warmth to my smart home setup.

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Stop Buying Plastic Blinds: My Switch to a Cotton Roller Shade

by Yuvien Royer on May 27 2026

Tired of glossy plastic smart blinds? Here is what happened when I upgraded to a natural cotton roller shade, including the motor torque and stretching issues.

I Tested 5 Popular Amazon Roman Blinds (And 4 Were Awful)

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by Yuvien Royer on May 26 2026

Thinking of buying amazon roman blinds? After testing five top-rated brands, I found out why most fail within months, and which ones are actually worth it.

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My $50 Smart Window Blinds Venetian Retrofit Beat Custom Quotes

by Yuvien Royer on May 26 2026

Custom smart shades cost a fortune. Here is how I hacked standard window blinds (venetian style) using cheap motors when they went on sale for massive savings.

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I Hid My Ugly Smart Window Motors by Decorating With Roman Shades

by Yuvien Royer on May 26 2026

Tired of your automated windows looking like a tech showroom? Here is how decorating with roman shades brings cozy, hidden smart tech to any room.

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I Fried 3 Motors Trying to Automate Woven Roller Shades

by Yuvien Royer on May 26 2026

Real wood roll up blinds look great, but their heavy weight will destroy cheap smart motors. Here is exactly how I finally automated my woven roller shades.

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Your Smart Motors Will Hate Anything But a Classic Fold Roman Shade

by Yuvien Royer on May 26 2026

Wondering why your automated blinds keep pulling crooked? Discover why a classic fold roman shade is the only style that stacks perfectly on smart motors.

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My 1970s Glass Wall Taught Me How to Buy Blinds for Difficult Windows

by Yuvien Royer on May 26 2026

Struggling with odd shapes or massive glass? After months of sagging fabric and snapped cords, here is how I finally found blinds for difficult windows.

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Why You Should Never Manually Pull 70 Inch Wide Roman Shades

by Yuvien Royer on May 26 2026

Wrestling with heavy fabric every morning is a recipe for broken cords. Here's why upgrading to motorized 70 inch wide roman shades saved my back and sanity.

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I Botched My Inside Mounts: How to Measure for a Window Shade

by Yuvien Royer on May 25 2026

I ruined my first batch of custom smart blinds. Here is the exact, foolproof method on how to measure for a window shade so it actually fits perfectly.

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Why Discount Curtain Sets Will Eventually Break Your Smart Track

by Yuvien Royer on May 25 2026

Thinking about putting cheap curtain sets on your smart track? Learn why flimsy discount panels cause motor jams, and how to get that luxury look instead.

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Stop Looking at Exposed Motors on Bali Window Roller Shades

by Yuvien Royer on May 25 2026

Sick of staring at ugly exposed hardware? Here is my breakdown of cassette vs contour valances to properly hide the motors on bali window roller shades.