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I Refused to Drill My 1920s Trim: Smart Options for Window Coverings

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

Upgrading an older home? I spent months testing smart options for window coverings that won't ruin antique trim, provide modern privacy, and hide bulky motors.

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Skip the Shims: How to Install a Roller Shade Inside Mount

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

Think your window frames are square? They aren't. Here is exactly how to install a roller shade inside mount without splitting your wood trim or using shims.

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I Tried Using Standard Blinds for Shade (And My House Still Baked)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

I thought installing basic slatted blinds for shade would cool down my living room. I was wrong. Here is why upgrading to smart fabric shades actually works.

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Stop Ripping Out Blinds Shades & Shutters—Motorize Them

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

Inherited a house full of manual window treatments? Before you trash those blinds shades & shutters, learn how to retrofit them with smart home motors.

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The Template Trick That Finally Fixed My Eyebrow Window Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

Finding eyebrow window shades that actually fit an imperfect arch is a nightmare. Here is how I made a custom template to cover mine without ruining the trim.

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Why Inside Mounts Ruin Blinds for Small Windows (Do This)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

Struggling with shallow casements? I learned the hard way that cramming bulky motors into tight frames fails. Here is how to buy blinds for small windows.

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Wait, What Are the Blinds Called That Are Vertical?

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

Staring at your patio door wondering what are the blinds called that are vertical? You aren't alone. Here is the exact terminology and smart upgrades to buy.

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My Blown-Out Windows Ruined Zoom Until I Automated a Scrim Shade

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

Tired of looking like a silhouette on video calls? Here is why adding a smart scrim shade to your home office diffuses harsh sunlight without hiding your view.

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I Faked Morning Sun By Ordering My Smart Blinds Yellow

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

My north-facing kitchen was incredibly gloomy until I decided to order my automated blinds yellow. Here is how smart colorful shades faked morning sun.

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I Soundproofed My Apartment With a Smart Draperies Window Setup

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

Living on a noisy city street? I finally blocked out the sirens and glaring streetlights by upgrading to a heavy, motorized draperies window setup.

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Your DIY Roll Up Blind Looks Great (But It Needs a Smart Motor)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

Learning how to make simple pull up curtains is a fun weekend craft, but rolling them daily gets old fast. Here is how I automated my diy roll up blind.

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Why I Swapped Blinds For Windows Shades During the Heatwave

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

Struggling with summer heat? I finally swapped my old slatted blinds for windows shades that actually block UV rays. Here is exactly why my AC bill dropped.

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The Awkward Gap: Hanging Curtains With Half Moon Window Arches

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 30 2026

Hanging a straight rod under a curve looks weird. Here is how I finally layered smart drapes and curtains for window with half moon shapes without the gap.

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Why I Layered Smart Drapes Over My Bamboo Shade Curtain

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 29 2026

Love the look of woven woods but hate the winter drafts? Here is exactly how and why I layered an automated heavy drape over my bamboo shade curtain.

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I Took a Chance on Modern Shade Xpress for My Smart Setup

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 29 2026

I skipped the expensive local showroom and took a gamble on modern shade xpress for my smart home. Here is my honest review of msx blinds after six months.

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I Googled 'Can You Paint Cellular Shades' (And Ruined Mine)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 29 2026

If you're wondering, can you paint cellular shades, learn from my mistake. I tried fabric paint on my faded blinds and instantly ruined my smart motors.

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How I Synced a Smart Curtain & Blind in My Awkward Living Room

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 29 2026

Mixing window treatments in an open floor plan is tricky. Here is exactly how I finally synced a motorized curtain & blind setup to run on a single routine.

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I Fixed My Toddler's Naps With Room Darkening Cellular Shades

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 29 2026

Struggling with daytime naps? I ditched leaky curtains for automated room darkening cellular shades. Here's how they finally fixed our nursery sleep routine.

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Stop Touching Delicate Fabric: Why Cordless Sheer Shades Need Motors

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 29 2026

Delicate fabrics and manual tugging don't mix. Here's why upgrading to motorized cordless sheer shades keeps your windows perfectly leveled and pristine.

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I Motorized My Kitchen Range Blinds (And Stopped Melting Cords)

by Yuvien Royer on Apr 29 2026

Reaching over a hot stove to close the shades is dangerous and annoying. Here is how I upgraded my kitchen range blinds with a smart, cord-free motorized setup.