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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.

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The Best Drapery Ideas for Arched Windows Actually Ignore the Arch

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

Trying to cover a curved frame? Most drapery ideas for arched windows look awkward. Here is why mounting smart drapes above the arch changes everything.

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How I Made a Cheap Window Shade Look Like a $500 Smart Blind

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

Think you need to spend thousands on motorized blinds? Here is exactly how I upgraded a basic cheap window shade into a premium smart home setup for less.

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Why I Swapped Three Blinds for One Day/Night Window Shade

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

Struggling with home office glare and dark video calls? I ditched my messy curtain setup for a dual-motor day and night window shade. Here is why it works.

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How Top Down Woven Wood Shades Fixed My Fishbowl Living Room

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

Tired of neighbors staring into your street-facing windows? Here is exactly how smart top down woven wood shades give you privacy without blocking light.

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I Finally Ditched Window Tint: My Brutally Honest Solar Shades Review

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

I tried cheap UV window film for years before finally upgrading. Here is my brutally honest solar shades review after testing them through a brutal summer.

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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.

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Roller Blinds or Roman Blinds: Which Hides the Smart Motor Better?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

Struggling to decide between roller blinds or roman blinds for your smart home? I tested both to see which style hides the bulky motors and battery packs better.

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The Kitchen Window Shade Home Depot Hack I Deeply Regret

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

I tried saving cash with a basic window shade Home Depot cut for my kitchen sink. Here is why grease and cords made me upgrade to a smart motorized setup.

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My Flat Panel Curtains Looked Like Cheap Bedsheets (Here's My Fix)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

I wanted a sleek, minimalist smart home, but my new flat panel curtains looked terrible. Here is how I finally made unpleated smart drapes look expensive.

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Automating Graber Traditions Wood Blinds Was Terrifying (But Worth It)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 19 2026

Drilling into expensive custom window treatments is nerve-wracking. Here is exactly how I automated my graber traditions wood blinds without cracking them.

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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.

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Your Windows Look Squashed: How Long Should a Valance Be?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 19 2026

Tired of your window treatments looking awkward? Learn the standard dimensions, the 1/6 rule, and exactly how long should a valance be to hide smart motors.

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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.

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How Faux Roman Blinds Fixed My Ugly Motorized Roller Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 19 2026

Hate staring at exposed plastic roller tubes? Here is exactly how I built and installed faux roman blinds to disguise my smart home window treatments.

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The 3 Things Window Blinds Reviews Ignore About Smart Tech

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 19 2026

Most window blinds reviews only test day-one installation. Here is how to find the best window blinds for the money that actually last past six months.

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Smart Shades vs. the Solar Blinds Home Depot Keeps in Stock

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 18 2026

Thinking of automating the solar blinds Home Depot keeps in stock? Here is what you need to know about fabric density, heat rejection, and retrofitting.

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The 1% Rule: Finding the Best Solar Shades for Blocking Heat

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 18 2026

West-facing windows turning your living room into a greenhouse? I tested openness percentages to find the best solar shades for blocking heat and UV rays.

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Why Roman Blinds White Turned My TV Room Into a Glowing Lightbox

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 18 2026

Want the crisp look of roman blinds white without the blinding afternoon glow? Here is how I fixed the backlit lightbox effect using lined smart shades.

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Your White Blinds Fabric Is Glowing at Night (And How to Fix It)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 18 2026

I loved the bright, airy look of my shades during the day, but at night, my white blinds fabric turned my house into a glowing fishbowl. Here is the fix.