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I Tried Making Target Roller Shades Smart (And Regretted It)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

Thinking about retrofitting target roller shades with smart motors? I tried hacking cheap window blinds at target, and here is why I wouldn't do it again.

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The 3 PM Glare Fix: Why I Finally Bought Custom Window Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

I spent months fighting afternoon screen glare with cheap off-the-shelf shades. Here is why upgrading to precise custom window blinds changed everything.

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My Smart Lights Looked Awful Until I Switched to Cream Roman Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

Struggling with harsh glare from your smart lighting? Here is why swapping stark white window treatments for automated cream roman shades is the ultimate fix.

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How I Automated Blinds for Mobile Homes (Despite Weird Sizes)

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

Upgrading to smart blinds for mobile homes is a nightmare of shallow frames and thin walls. Here's my exact formula for finding mobile home blinds sizes.

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I Put Bamboo Blinds on French Doors, but the Cords Drove Me Insane

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

I loved the earthy look of bamboo blinds on french doors, but the messy cords drove me mad. Here is why I finally upgraded to smart, motorized woven shades.

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I Finally Found a Blind for Oval Window That Doesn't Look Awful

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

Finding a blind for oval window glass usually means ruining your front door's aesthetics. Here is how I finally achieved privacy without the ugly DIY hacks.

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My Cat Ruined 3 Smart Shades Before I Tried White Vertical Blinds

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 21 2026

Tired of pets destroying your smart shades? I solved my broken slat problem by upgrading to motorized white vertical blinds for windows. Here is how I did it.

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The Depth Math Nobody Gives You for Wood Blinds on French Doors

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

Trying to mount wood blinds on french doors? I learned the hard way about handle clearance and motor weight. Here's how to measure, mount, and automate them.

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The 3 Rules I Learned Buying Curtains and Drapes for High Ceilings

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

Dressing tall windows shouldn't require a death-defying ladder climb daily. Here is my exact method for measuring curtains and drapes for high ceilings.

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Are home.depot outdoor shades Actually Worth Automating?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

Tired of manual cranks? I tested if retrofitting home.depot outdoor shades beats buying custom smart home depot outdoor blinds for patio weather resistance.

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Will Smart Motors Actually Fit Faux Wood Blinds 22 Inch Wide?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

Automating narrow windows is a headache. Here is exactly how I managed to retrofit smart motors into faux wood blinds 22 inch wide without snapping the PVC.

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Why Your French Doors Roman Shades Keep Jamming the Handle

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

Tired of your motorized shades blocking the patio lever? Here is exactly how I mounted smart french doors roman shades without ruining my trim or handles.

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Why I Put Motorized Blinds Outdoor Instead of Enclosing My Patio

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

Thinking of enclosing your patio? Here is why installing motorized blinds outdoor gave me perfect climate control and privacy for a fraction of the cost.

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My Patio Was Too Hot for Yoga Until I Found Outdoor Blinds for Decks

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

Trying to exercise outside? I solved my severe overheating and privacy issues by installing smart outdoor blinds for decks. Here is what actually works.

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I Fought Gravity for Months to Install Outdoor Angled Roller Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

Have a slanted pergola? Figuring out how to hang a blind on a sloping patio cover is a nightmare. Here is how I finally mounted outdoor angled roller shades.

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I Burned My Houseplants Before Trying an Outdoor Pull Down Shade

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

My sun-facing patio doors were scorching my prized indoor plants. Here is why installing a smart outdoor pull down shade finally solved my UV light problem.

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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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Will a Half Round Arch Window Shade Actually Lower Your Cooling Bill?

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

Unshaded architectural curves are energy vampires. Discover if investing in an automated half round arch window shade can actually fix your cooling bill.

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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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I Ditched Split Blinds for a Motorized 70 Inch Wide Roman Shade

by Yuvien Royer on Mar 20 2026

I tried putting two smaller blinds on my massive living room window, but the light gap drove me crazy. Here's why a smart 70 inch wide roman shade is better.