Smart blinds used to be an overtly expensive luxury, with a big, clunky remote and needing an installation company to come over and set it up. But now, you can buy smart, motorized blinds ...

Editors' note: This review has been updated to include more information for those who already own Somfy Motorized Shades, and are primarily interested in the MyLink hub. Although the prospect of ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Graber Virtual Cord Motorized Shades aren’t as expensive as you might think, though you’ll also need a smart home hub and a smart speaker to get the most benefit from them. They’re also stylish, ...

Blinds and shades are often overlooked as the crucial interior decor they are. They are designed to frame the window, and if done properly, can bring a new energy to any room. On the other hand, ...

ThirdReality’s inexpensive smart blinds feature Zigbee connectivity, but they fall short on aesthetics and options. Outfitting a home with smart window shades can be an expensive proposition, with ...

Owners of IKEA smart blinds that would like to control their shades using an infrared remote control may be interested in a new project published to the Instructable’s website by member Replayreb. “I ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Ikea’s Tradfri line is currently limited to smart lighting products, but judging from these leaks, the company ...

With so many different types of blinds available, it’s hard to know which one will look best in your home. Roller shades and vertical blinds each have unique features that make them more suitable to ...

[Chipsy] found himself with an interesting problem. The room that serves his home theater has a wall mirror which reflects part of the screen during viewing. In an otherwise dark room this was very ...