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I Jammed My Motor Trying to Make DIY Roller Shades for Windows

by Yuvien Royer on May 30 2026

I tried to save cash with DIY roller shades for windows, but making a fabric roller shade that rolls straight is harder than it looks. Here is how I fixed it.

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I Priced Out Levolor Custom Roller Shades (And Found a Better Way)

by Yuvien Royer on May 30 2026

Thinking of buying Levolor custom roller shades for your smart home? Here is why the motor upcharges shocked me, and what I ended up installing instead.

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How to Hide the Battery When Automating 19 Inch Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on May 30 2026

Trying to automate narrow windows? I learned the hard way that finding motorized 19 inch blinds without bulky external battery packs requires a specific motor.

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Why Slanted Glass Ruins Normal Window Blinds and Treatments

by Yuvien Royer on May 30 2026

I bought an A-frame cabin for the view, but the slanted glass turned it into a greenhouse. Here is how I finally fixed my window blinds and treatments.

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I Ditched Messy Curtains for a Motorized Sheer Cellular Shade

by Yuvien Royer on May 30 2026

I loved the soft light of sheer curtains, but my robot vacuum kept eating them. Here is why upgrading to a motorized sheer cellular shade fixed my living room.

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I Tested a Bali Combination Shade to Ditch My Blackout Curtains

by Yuvien Royer on May 29 2026

Tired of choosing between natural light and total privacy? Here is why swapping my bulky curtains for a motorized Bali combination shade changed my office.

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I Refused to Pay $600 for Woven Woods (So I Built Smart DIY Bamboo Shades)

by Yuvien Royer on May 29 2026

Custom woven woods are incredibly expensive. Here is how I sourced raw materials and tubular smart motors to build high-end DIY bamboo shades from scratch.

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My French Doors Banged Until I Got SmartFit Top Down Bottom Up Shades

by Yuvien Royer on May 29 2026

Tired of blinds slapping against your French doors? I finally installed tension-mounted smartfit top down bottom up shades to see if they actually stay put.

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Stop Motorizing Every Window: Why I Chose Fixed Shades Instead

by Yuvien Royer on May 29 2026

I almost spent thousands motorizing hard-to-reach transoms. Here is why installing architectural fixed shades was the smartest budget compromise I ever made.

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Why Automating Real Wooden Venetian Blinds Is Harder Than It Looks

by Yuvien Royer on May 29 2026

Real wooden venetian blinds look amazing, but their heavy slats make automation tricky. Here is how I motorized mine without burning out the smart motors.

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I Stripped 12 Screws Learning How to Install Window Roller Shades

by Yuvien Royer on May 29 2026

Terrified of power tools? I stripped dozens of screws before figuring out exactly how to install window roller shades so the smart motors actually run quietly.

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I Fixed My Blinding Outdoor WFH Setup With Solar Sun Shades for Patio

by Yuvien Royer on May 29 2026

Trying to work outside? I was blinded by laptop glare and sweating through Zoom calls until I installed smart solar sun shades for patio. Here is what worked.

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My Bedroom Was a Sauna Until I Got Exterior Blackout Shades

by Yuvien Royer on May 29 2026

If your morning sun turns your room into a miserable oven by 7 AM, interior blinds won't save you. Here is why I installed exterior blackout shades instead.

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My 48-Inch Blinds Kept Sagging Until I Switched to Smart Woven Wood

by Yuvien Royer on May 29 2026

Tired of your heavy 48-inch blinds sagging in the middle? I finally ditched my drooping faux wood for motorized woven wood shades. Here is what I learned.

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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 Got Sick of Broken Smart Motors, So I Hired Shades by Design

by Yuvien Royer on May 29 2026

Tired of loud DIY motors? I hired custom integrators to see if the premium price is worth it. Here are my honest Shades by Design reviews and takeaways.

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I Finally Found 54 Inch Wide Window Shades That Don't Sag in the Middle

by Yuvien Royer on May 28 2026

Trying to cover a 4.5-foot double window? Finding exactly 54 inch wide window shades that don't bow in the middle is tough. Here is my motorized fix.

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Do Energy-Efficient Cellular Shades Really Work? I Tracked My AC Bill

by Yuvien Royer on May 28 2026

I used temperature sensors to see if energy-efficient cellular shades actually lower cooling costs. Here is the hard data on how much automating them saves.

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How I Finally Beat Screen Glare With Indoor Bamboo Shades

by Yuvien Royer on May 28 2026

Love the organic look but hate the screen glare? Here is how I finally set up automated indoor bamboo shades to filter harsh light without ruining the vibe.

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The Hidden Weight Problem With Motorized Bamboo Blinds Lined

by Yuvien Royer on May 28 2026

I loved the organic look, but unlined woven woods ruined my TV viewing. Here is how I correctly motorized heavy bamboo blinds lined with blackout fabric.