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Why I Let a Lux Sensor Control My Retractable Sun Shade for Patio

by Yuvien Royer on Jun 10 2026

I got tired of manually adjusting shades every hour. Here is exactly how I automated a retractable sun shade for patio use using a simple $20 lux sensor.

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My Smart Grill Was Useless Until I Automated a Shade for the Patio

by Yuvien Royer on May 22 2026

I spent a fortune on a connected outdoor kitchen, but the blinding 5 PM sun ruined it. Here is how automating a heavy-duty shade for the patio fixed the glare.

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I Tracked Down the Actual Roller Shades Manufacturer to Save $2k

by Yuvien Royer on May 21 2026

Tired of overpriced smart blinds that break in a month? I stopped buying white-label brands and went direct to a roller shades manufacturer. Here is why.

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The Best Motorised Blinds Run on Local Networks (My 5-Year Review)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 27 2026

Tired of laggy apps and cloud server outages? After five years of testing, here is my honest guide to finding the best motorised blinds for your smart home.

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How I Hid Smart Motors in Annoying Small Square Window Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 25 2026

Tired of high-up afternoon glare? Here is exactly how I installed and automated small square window blinds without bulky motors ruining my home's aesthetic.

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My $50 Smart Fix for Better Homes and Garden 2 Inch Window Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 16 2026

Want smart shades without the premium price tag? Here is exactly how I retrofitted my better homes and garden 2 inch window blinds with smart tilt motors.

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How I Motorized My Landlord's 2 Faux Wood Blinds With Cords

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 08 2026

Stuck renting? You don't have to live in the dark. Here is how I safely retrofitted my landlord's 2 faux wood blinds with cords using hidden smart motors.

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How I Automated 2 White Faux Wood Cordless Blinds (To Appease My HOA)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 04 2026

Battling strict HOA rules for street-facing windows? Here is exactly how I retrofitted my 2 white faux wood cordless blinds with stealthy smart tilt motors.

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Are Smart Ikea Blinds Actually Good, or Just Cheap?

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 02 2026

Thinking about automating your windows on a budget? Here is my honest 6-month review of smart Ikea blinds, from Zigbee hub headaches to daily motor noise.

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I Gambled on Gold Mirror Vertical Blinds to Beat the Summer Heat

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 22 2026

I was terrified gold mirror vertical blinds would look like an 80s nightclub. Here is how automating them actually solved my living room's summer heat problem.

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Why I Went Back to Mini Blinds for Patio Doors (With a Smart Twist)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

I hated the look of standard aluminum slats until I realized they were the only low-profile option. Here is how I made mini blinds for patio doors smart.

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The Stack Height Problem With White Wooden Slat Blinds (And My Fix)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 16 2026

Love the look of white wooden slat blinds but hate how much glass they block when raised? Here is my smart tilt-only fix for white hardwood venetian blinds.

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The Hidden Battery Trap Inside 23 Inch Faux Wood Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 14 2026

Trying to automate 23 inch faux wood blinds? Standard smart motors and battery wands won't fit the tiny headrail space. Here is my exact workaround.

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Why I Linked Horizontal Blinds for Sliding Doors to a Door Sensor

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 13 2026

Hate vertical slats? Here is exactly how I automated heavy horizontal blinds for sliding doors to lift automatically when someone opens the patio door.

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I Motorized My DIY Window Coverings to Keep Sun Out

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 11 2026

Tired of taping up ugly foil or cardboard? Here is exactly how I built custom motorized diy window coverings to keep sun out and finally cooled my home.

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My Bay Window Blinds Ikea Hack Saved Me $1,200 (Here's How)

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 22 2026

Custom motorized shades cost a fortune, so I tried a DIY approach. Here is exactly how I made standard bay window blinds ikea sells fit my angled frames.

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My Shallow Windows Hated Motors Until I Tried 1 3/8 Faux Wood Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 21 2026

Struggling to automate window treatments in an older home? Here is exactly how swapping to 1 3/8 faux wood blinds finally solved my shallow window nightmare.

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I Automated Budget Blinds Woven Wood Shades (And Saved $800)

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 20 2026

Want organic texture without the premium price tag? Here is exactly how I automated off-the-shelf budget blinds woven wood shades without frying my motors.

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The Annoying Reason Your 58-inch blinds Keep Stalling

by Yuvien Royer on Feb 16 2026

Trying to automate wide dining room windows? Standard tilt motors often stall on heavy 58-inch blinds. Here is the exact mounting trick to fix the lag.

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Automate Pleated Blinds for Skylights: Solar vs Hardwired

by Yuvien Royer on Sep 01 2025

Automate overhead windows with smart pleated skylight shades. Compare solar vs. hardwired motors and Zigbee integration. Check the compatibility list.